Commending David Cooper.
This bill formally recognizes David Cooper with a commendation for his contributions. It is a procedural measure that does not create new laws or affect public policy. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes and is now awaiting final action.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Introduced
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Enrolled
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MINOR
The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving extensive formatting adjustments to align with official state printing standards. The substantive policy content, which commends David Cooper for his leadership at the Thurman Brisben Center, remains unchanged. The only minor substantive addition is the official enrollment identifier 'HJ207ER' in the final text.
TECHNICAL
Extensive reformatting of headers, spacing, and text alignment to match official enrolled bill standards.
Added the official enrollment identifier 'HJ207ER' to the 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
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ207ER)
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108285D
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Scott
RRepublican
Co
Bryce Reeves
RRepublican
Co
Danny Diggs
RRepublican
Co
Delores Oates
RRepublican
Co
Josh Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Keys-Gamarra
DDemocratic
Co
Kirk McPike
DDemocratic
Co
Lee Ware
RRepublican
Co
Nicole Cole
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Stuart
RRepublican
Co
Sam Rasoul
DDemocratic
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