Celebrating the life of Jonathan Lane White.
This bill (HR 59) is a non-binding resolution honoring Jonathan Lane White. It formally recognizes his life and contributions through a unanimous House vote. The resolution has no legal effect or policy impact - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute and does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals. The House passed it on February 3, 2026, with no further action required.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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MINOR
The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments and the addition of a bill identifier (HR59ER). The substantive text regarding the memorialization of Jonathan Lane White remains unchanged, with no new policies, funding, or eligibility criteria introduced.
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The document structure was altered to match official enrolled formatting standards, including the addition of spacing, the 'ENROLLED' status header, and the bill identifier 'HR59ER'.
The original 'INTRODUCED' header and draft metadata were removed as the bill is now finalized.
Minor line breaks and spacing within the 'WHEREAS' and 'RESOLVED' clauses were adjusted to fit the enrolled layout, but the actual wording and meaning of the resolution are 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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House (HR59ER)
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26106569D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Alex Askew
DDemocratic
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