SJ 203 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy for her service. It is a ceremonial resolution that does not create new laws or change existing policies. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes without debate. No funding or operational changes are included in this legislation.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

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 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text underwent significant formatting and layout changes as it progressed from introduction to enrolled status, but the substantive policy content remains unchanged. The resolution continues to commend Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy for her 40 years of service with the Virginia Division of Capitol Police.

TECHNICAL

The document structure changed from a simple introduction format to an enrolled format with proper spacing, headers, and layout adjustments typical of final legislative documents. The content of the resolution itself remained identical.

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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 (SJ203ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109141D

upper

1 primary · 14 co-sponsors