Commending Stephen A. Edwards.
HR 40 is a ceremonial House resolution commending Stephen A. Edwards for his service. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was introduced, passed by voice vote in the House, and referred to the Speaker's table. This type of resolution typically honors individuals without implementing any concrete policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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The document changed from a standard 'Introduced' House Resolution to an 'Enrolled' version, indicating it has been officially passed and finalized. The substantive text commending Stephen A. Edwards remains identical, but the formatting was significantly altered with the addition of multiple blank lines and the inclusion of the final enrolled identifier 'HR40ER'.
Scope change
No change in the bill's scope or applicability; the policy content regarding the commendation is unchanged.
TECHNICAL
The document status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', signifying the completion of the legislative process.
Formatting was altered, including the addition of numerous blank lines and the replacement of the patron line with the enrolled bill identifier.
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
2
Committee
0
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR40ER)
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Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105351D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Don Scott
DDemocratic
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