HJ 135 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Joseph P. Casey Ph.D.

HJ 135 is a ceremonial resolution commending Dr. Joseph P. Casey for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, rights, or services for constituents. The bill formally honors Dr. Casey through a symbolic gesture of recognition by the legislature. As a commemorative resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled, final version, resulting in significant formatting cleanup and the addition of official approval dates. The substantive content of the resolution, which commends Joseph P. Casey for his retirement, remains unchanged. This change signifies the bill has been fully passed by both legislative chambers and is ready for printing.

Scope change

No change in scope or applicability; the subject matter and commendation criteria are identical.

TECHNICAL

Removed the session header, bill number, and patron lists from the introduction stage.

Added official approval dates for the House of Delegates and Senate, confirming the bill's passage.

Adjusted text layout and spacing to reflect the final enrolled format, including minor line breaks.

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

Key actions

Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ135ER)

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed by for the day until March 3, 2026

lower

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105254D

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors