SJ 144 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Gamma Chapter.

This bill formally recognizes and commends the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Gamma Chapter. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the state legislature. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement without debate. Such commendations are typically ceremonial and do not have legal or practical effects beyond official acknowledgment.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill text underwent significant formatting changes during its legislative journey from introduction to enrollment, including the addition of official status markers (ENROLLED), session dates, and approval dates. The substantive content of the resolution commending the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity remains unchanged, with only minor line breaks and spacing adjustments made for official printing.

TECHNICAL

Added official status designations including 'ENROLLED' and bill number 'SJ144ER' to indicate the bill has been approved by both legislative chambers and is ready for signing into law.

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

Removed original introduction date and bill tracking number from the header section.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing throughout the document for official enrolled formatting, including minor text wrapping changes in the WHEREAS clauses.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ144ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 2, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26105359D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors