Commending M. Catherine Slusher, M.D.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 131) that formally commends Dr. M. Catherine Slusher for her contributions. It does not create any new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or groups beyond expressing legislative appreciation. The bill passed both chambers via voice vote with no substantive provisions. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect or practical impact on policy. The summary is limited to the symbolic recognition described in the bill's title and abstract.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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This bill is a commendation resolution honoring Dr. Catherine Slusher's retirement after 30+ years of service. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments to convert the document from an introduced version to an enrolled version, with no substantive policy changes to the resolution's content.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability - this is a ceremonial resolution honoring an individual
TECHNICAL
Formatting changes to convert document from introduced to enrolled status, including layout adjustments and spacing modifications
Removed patron names and delegate names from the original introduced version
Added enrolled status markers and final passage dates (Senate: February 26, 2026; House: March 2, 2026)
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ131ER)
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26107369D
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Obenshain
RRepublican
Co
Chris Runion
RRepublican
Co
Tony Wilt
RRepublican
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