SJ 199 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Pilgrim Baptist Church.

This bill formally recognizes Pilgrim Baptist Church through a commendation resolution. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves as an official acknowledgment of the church's contributions. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without debate. Such resolutions are ceremonial and do not have legal or regulatory effects.

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 6, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, primarily involving formatting adjustments, spacing corrections, and the addition of official enrollment markings. The substantive policy content regarding the commendation of Pilgrim Baptist Church for its 125th anniversary remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and spacing were reorganized throughout the document to meet official enrollment standards, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' and 'SJ199ER' markings.

Official enrollment dates were added showing Senate agreement on March 10, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 12, 2026.

Original draft metadata including bill number 26107721D and patron information were removed as part of the final enrollment process.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ199ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26107721D

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors