SJ 411 Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commending J. Dean Norton.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 411) commending J. Dean Norton for service or contributions. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group or individual beyond the named recipient. The bill passed both the Senate and House via voice vote and is now formally recorded as enacted. As a simple commendation, it has no substantive legislative impact or key mechanisms beyond expressing recognition.

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 17, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled (final) version with significant formatting changes and minor text adjustments. The substantive content remains the same: a commendation resolution honoring J. Dean Norton's retirement after 55 years of service at Mount Vernon. The changes are primarily technical formatting updates rather than policy modifications.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill's purpose and applicability remain unchanged

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes from introduced draft to enrolled version, including header adjustments and spacing modifications

Minor text formatting adjustments in the WHEREAS clauses, such as line breaks and spacing, without altering meaning

Added enrolled status indicators and approval dates showing Senate and House concurrence

Removed patron names and introduced session header formatting from the draft version

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ411ER)

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 17, 2025

Introduced

Presented 25107532D

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors