Commending the Smithfield branch of the Blackwater Regional Library.
HR 48 is a resolution commending the Smithfield branch of the Blackwater Regional Library for its community service. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any policies or individuals beyond this symbolic recognition. The bill was formally adopted by the House of Representatives through a voice vote on February 2, 2026. This type of resolution is standard procedure to honor public institutions without implementing substantive 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 28, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments and the addition of official status markers. The substantive policy content, including the historical facts about the library and the commendation resolution, remains unchanged.
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The document header was updated to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status, replacing the initial 'Introduced' label.
Official enrollment identifiers, such as 'HR48ER' and specific agreement dates, were added to formalize the document.
Original draft metadata, including the bill number suffix and the name of the original patron, was removed as the bill was finalized.
Text formatting was altered to fit standard enrolled bill layouts, including line breaks and spacing, though the underlying text content is identical.
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
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Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR48ER)
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Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26104553D
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Otto Wachsmann
RRepublican
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