Commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
HJ 79 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for its work. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any specific policies or groups beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution passed both chambers with voice votes in early February 2026 as a symbolic gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it moved from introduction to enrollment, including the addition of official status headers and the removal of sponsor names. The substantive policy content, which commends the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for its 100th anniversary, remains unchanged. No new laws, funding, or eligibility criteria were added or removed.
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The text was reformatted to include official enrollment headers and remove sponsor information, reflecting the bill's final passage and preparation for printing.
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 (HJ79ER)
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26102165D
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Terry Austin
RRepublican
Co
Amy Laufer
DDemocratic
Co
Bill DeSteph
RRepublican
Co
Ryan McDougle
RRepublican
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