Commending the Richmond Free Press.
This bill formally commends the Richmond Free Press, a local news organization, for its contributions to journalism and community information. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing regulations, but rather serves as a symbolic recognition of the publication's work. The measure was introduced in the House of Representatives and passed by voice vote without requiring a formal debate or recorded vote. Such commendation bills are typically ceremonial and do not have direct policy impact on government operations or public services.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107918D
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Delores McQuinn
DDemocratic
Co
Adele McClure
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Carr
DDemocratic
Co
Cia Price
DDemocratic
Co
Debra Gardner
DDemocratic
Co
Destiny LeVere Bolling
DDemocratic
Co
Don Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Jackie Glass
DDemocratic
Co
Jeion Ward
DDemocratic
Co
Karen Keys-Gamarra
DDemocratic
Co
Kirk McPike
DDemocratic
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