Commending Grady James, Ph.D.
This bill formally commends Dr. Grady James for his contributions. It does not change any laws or affect public policy. The measure is purely ceremonial and serves to recognize an individual.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 30, 2026
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The bill's status was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has been fully approved by both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature. The list of House sponsors was removed as this procedural step is no longer relevant to the final enrolled version. The substantive content of the resolution, which honors Dr. Grady James on his 100th birthday, remains unchanged.
PROCEDURAL
The 'Introduced' status and the list of original House sponsors were removed because the bill has passed all legislative stages.
The 'Enrolled' status and the date of agreement by the House of Delegates were added to reflect the bill's final passage.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jun 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR2179ER)
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200312D
lower
1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bonita Anthony
DDemocratic
Co
Atoosa Reaser
DDemocratic
Co
Charlie Schmidt
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Gardner
DDemocratic
Co
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
Co
Destiny LeVere Bolling
DDemocratic
Co
Irene Shin
DDemocratic
Co
Jackie Glass
DDemocratic
Co
Jeion Ward
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Katrina Callsen
DDemocratic
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