Commending Colonel Gary T. Settle.
This bill (SJ 387) is a ceremonial resolution commending Colonel Gary T. Settle for his service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals beyond the formal recognition. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by both the Senate and House in February 2025, becoming an official legislative expression of appreciation. It directly honors Colonel Settle but has no binding effect or practical impact on government operations.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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MINOR
The bill transitioned from an introduced Senate Joint Resolution to an enrolled version, which is the final approved form ready for signing. The substantive content remains the same - it commends Colonel Gary T. Settle on his retirement as superintendent of the Virginia State Police. The changes are primarily formatting and layout adjustments typical of the legislative process.
TECHNICAL
The document was reformatted from an introduced version to an enrolled version, which includes layout changes, spacing adjustments, and the addition of 'ENROLLED' designation. The substantive text of the commendation resolution remains unchanged.
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
Mar 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ387ER)
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Presented 25106568D
upper
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Obenshain
RRepublican
Co
A.C. Cordoza
RRepublican
Co
Adam Ebbin
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Batten
RRepublican
Co
Baxter Ennis
RRepublican
Co
Bill DeSteph
RRepublican
Co
Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Coyner
RRepublican
Co
Chad Green
RRepublican
Co
Chris Obenshain
RRepublican
Co
Creigh Deeds
DDemocratic
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