Commending the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson III.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HJ 133) formally honoring Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III for his service. It has no legal effect or policy impact, as it solely expresses legislative recognition. The resolution was passed by the Senate through voice vote with rules suspended on February 16, 2026. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond acknowledging the judge's contributions.
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 13, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 16, 2026
How they voted
39–0
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 16, 2026
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ133ER)
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107418D
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Katrina Callsen
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Surovell
DDemocratic
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