Commending Colonel James B. Cogbill, USA, Ret.
This bill (SJ 305) is a ceremonial resolution commending Colonel James B. Cogbill, USA, Ret., for his military service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond this formal recognition. The resolution passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in early February 2025 and is now pending final action. It serves solely to honor an individual's service, with no substantive policy impact.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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MINOR
This bill is a commendation resolution for a retired Army Colonel. The primary change is formatting and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy changes to the commendation itself.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout changes between the introduced and enrolled versions, including spacing adjustments and text alignment for official printing.
Removed patron and delegate names from the introduced version, which is standard practice when a bill moves to enrolled status.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ305ER)
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25104112D
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
Co
Chris Obenshain
RRepublican
Co
David Reid
DDemocratic
Co
Delores Oates
RRepublican
Co
Jason Ballard
RRepublican
Co
Jed Arnold
RRepublican
Co
Luther Cifers
RRepublican
Co
Marty Martinez
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Feggans
DDemocratic
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