Commending Scott Foster.
HJ 107 is a ceremonial resolution commending Scott Foster for his contributions. It has no policy provisions or concrete effects on laws, regulations, or affected groups. The bill formally recognizes Foster through a legislative expression of appreciation, as is standard for such resolutions. It passed both chambers via voice vote but does not create any legal obligations or changes to existing law.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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MODERATE
The document underwent significant formatting and structural changes, shifting from a standard introduced bill layout to an enrolled version with excessive spacing and altered text alignment. The substantive content regarding the commendation of Scott Foster for his retirement as sheriff of Fredericksburg remains unchanged, with no new policy requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria added.
TECHNICAL
The bill's header was changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the governor's signature.
The text was reformatted with extensive blank lines and altered spacing, likely due to the transition from a draft document to a final enrolled version.
The patron's name (Cole, J.G.) and the original introduction date were removed, as these are no longer relevant once a bill is enrolled.
The resolution text was split across multiple lines with irregular indentation, though the actual wording of the commendation remains identical.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ107ER)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105282D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
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