Commending the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
HJ 174 is a ceremonial joint resolution that formally commends the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) for its contributions to college athletics and community engagement. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific individuals or organizations beyond expressing legislative recognition. This procedural resolution passed both chambers via voice vote in March 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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The document transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments, the addition of official session and approval dates, and the inclusion of an enrolled bill identifier. The substantive policy content regarding the commendation of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference remains unchanged.
Scope change
No change in scope; the bill's subject matter and applicability are identical to the original version.
TECHNICAL
The layout was restructured to include multiple blank lines and spacing adjustments typical of final enrolled documents.
Official approval dates were added, noting agreement by the House of Delegates on March 2, 2026, and the Senate on March 5, 2026.
An enrolled bill identifier (HJ174ER) was inserted to mark the final version of the resolution.
The list of specific legislators (patrons and senators) who sponsored or supported the bill was removed, as this information is not included in the final enrolled text.
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
7
Key actions
2
Committee
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Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ174ER)
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108096D
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Cliff Hayes
DDemocratic
Co
Angelia Graves
DDemocratic
Co
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
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Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Keys-Gamarra
DDemocratic
Co
Katrina Callsen
DDemocratic
Co
Kirk McPike
DDemocratic
Co
Lamont Bagby
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsey Dougherty
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Maldonado
DDemocratic
Co
Nadarius Clark
DDemocratic
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