HR 256 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Darrell R. Byers.

This bill formally commends Darrell R. Byers, a specific individual, for unspecified contributions or achievements. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect public policy, but serves as a ceremonial recognition. The measure was passed by the House of Representatives through a voice vote, indicating broad support for the acknowledgment. No substantive policy changes or obligations are established by this legislation.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 4, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill underwent a significant format change from a standard House Resolution to an Enrolled version, likely preparing it for final printing or signing. The text of the resolution remains substantively identical, commending a retired police officer, but the layout was altered with excessive spacing and a change in the title designation. No new policy, funding, or eligibility criteria were introduced.

TECHNICAL

The document title was changed from 'HOUSE RESOLUTION' to 'ENROLLED HOUSE RESOLUTION', indicating a procedural status change rather than a policy update.

The body of the text was reformatted with significant additions of blank lines and spacing, while the actual legislative content regarding the commendation of Darrell R. Byers remained unchanged.

The original introductory metadata, including the bill number and the 'Introduced' status, was removed in favor of the 'Enrolled' status and a new identifier 'HR256ER'.

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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Key actions

Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House (HR256ER)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108853D

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors