SJ 157 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Nelson Smith.

This bill formally commends Nelson Smith, a gesture of recognition without creating new laws or policies. It directly affects only the legislative record by documenting the commendation. The bill was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, meaning no formal debate or recorded votes were taken. No substantive policy changes or funding allocations are included in this measure.

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 3, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution commending Nelson Smith for his service as commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy changes to the resolution's content or requirements.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout changes including spacing, alignment, and page structure adjustments between introduced and enrolled versions

Added enrolled status designation and final passage dates for both Senate and House of Delegates

Removed patron names and original introduction date from the enrolled version

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ157ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26106462D

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors