HJ 218 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of John Wendell Martin, Ph.D.

This bill formally recognizes the life and contributions of John Wendell Martin, Ph.D. It serves as a commemorative resolution rather than a policy change affecting specific groups or programs. The legislation does not alter existing laws or create new regulations but instead honors an individual through official acknowledgment.

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 → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The document transitioned from a draft bill introduced in the 2026 session to its final enrolled version. The primary changes involve formatting adjustments, such as the addition of session headers and the removal of specific patron names, along with minor text reformatting to fit official printing standards. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered.

TECHNICAL

Removed the list of specific sponsors and patrons (Carr, Cousins, McQuinn, Willett, Bagby, VanValkenburg) which is standard practice when a bill is finalized and enrolled.

Added official session headers and status labels (Introduced, Enrolled) to mark the document's progression through the legislative process.

Adjusted text layout and spacing, including breaking long sentences across multiple lines, to comply with official enrolled document formatting requirements.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ218ER)

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108378D

lower

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors