SJ 143 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of John William Jones, Sr., D.D.S.

This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SJ 143) honoring Dr. John William Jones, Sr., a dentist. It formally celebrates his life and contributions, with no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents or legislation. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate on March 5, 2026, and serves solely as a ceremonial recognition.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrollment, including the addition of session headers, status indicators, and spacing adjustments. The substantive content of the resolution honoring John William Jones, Sr., D.D.S. remained unchanged throughout the legislative process.

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Added session headers, enrollment status, and formatting spacing throughout the document as it moved through legislative stages

Removed original patron attribution and introductory formatting elements from the introduced version

Added approval dates showing Senate agreement on March 5, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 9, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ143ER)

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26101071D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors