HR 259 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Colonel Matthew D. Hanley.

This bill formally recognizes Colonel Matthew D. Hanley for his service. It is a ceremonial resolution that does not change laws or affect government operations. The House passed the bill by voice vote to acknowledge his contributions.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments, the addition of official status markers (such as 'ENROLLED' and 'HR259ER'), and the insertion of a date indicating the House of Delegates agreed to the resolution. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of Colonel Matthew D. Hanley for his retirement and the specific achievements listed in the 'WHEREAS' clauses, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was altered to reflect its final status as an enrolled bill, adding headers like 'ENROLLED' and 'HR259ER' and removing introductory draft labels.

A specific date, 'March 9, 2026,' was added to indicate when the House of Delegates agreed to the resolution.

Minor text wrapping and spacing were adjusted to fit the final printed format, but the meaning of the text is identical to the original draft.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House (HR259ER)

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 26107073D

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors