HJ 96 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Robert Bernard Keyser, Jr.

HJ 96 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Robert Bernard Keyser, Jr., a community member. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally commemorates his life and contributions. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in February 2026. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its enrolled, final version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments, the addition of official session headers, and the inclusion of approval dates. The substantive policy content, including the biographical details of Robert Bernard Keyser, Jr. and the resolution to honor his memory, remained unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was altered to include official session headers and the status 'ENROLLED', replacing the initial 'INTRODUCED' status.

Approval dates for the House of Delegates and Senate were added to reflect the legislative timeline.

The list of specific legislative patrons and sponsors was removed from the text.

The text was reformatted to comply with official enrolled document standards, including line breaks and spacing.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate 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 (HJ96ER)

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26102820D

lower

1 primary · 26 co-sponsors