SR 229 Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Nikki Giovanni.

SR 229 is a Senate resolution (not a law) honoring the late poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. It formally celebrates her life and legacy without creating new laws or affecting any individuals or policies. The resolution was introduced on January 30, 2025, passed the Senate on February 6, 2025, and is now engrossed. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding effect or practical impact beyond recognition.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was converted from an introduced Senate resolution to an enrolled version, reflecting its passage through the legislative process. The substantive content regarding Nikki Giovanni's life and the resolution's purpose remains unchanged, with only formatting and procedural markers added.

TECHNICAL

Added enrolled formatting elements including session headers, resolution number, and agreement date to indicate official passage.

Removed introductory draft elements such as bill number, introduction date, and patron names that were present in the introduced version.

Reformatted text layout from standard introduction format to enrolled format with adjusted spacing and alignment for official printing.

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

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Committee

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate (SR229ER)

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Introduced

Presented 25104365D

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor