Commending Linda Ford.
This resolution formally commends Linda Ford for her contributions. It passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote, with final passage recorded on February 19, 2025. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies, funding, or regulations. It serves solely to recognize an individual's service.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily changing formatting and layout rather than substantive policy. The enrolled version includes official dates of agreement by both legislative chambers and adds a document identifier (SJ370ER). The core content commending Linda Ford for her retirement from the Department of Motor Vehicles remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Formatting and layout were reorganized to meet enrolled bill standards, including adding chamber approval dates and document identifiers
Removed patron lists and introductory session information that are not needed in the final enrolled version
Added official dates showing Senate agreement (February 13, 2025) and House of Delegates agreement (February 17, 2025)
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 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ370ER)
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25106957D
upper
1 primary · 108 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill DeSteph
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Rouse
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Askew
DDemocratic
Co
Alfonso Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
Co
Amy Laufer
DDemocratic
Co
Angelia Graves
DDemocratic
Co
Anne Ferrell Tata
RRepublican
Co
Atoosa Reaser
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Favola
DDemocratic
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