SJ 237 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of John T. Casteen III.

This bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life of John T. Casteen III, a former North Carolina state representative. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal tribute to recognize his contributions to the state. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House in March 2026, following standard legislative procedures for such resolutions.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 9, 2026 Last action Mar 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution honoring John T. Casteen III, a former University of Virginia president, and has been moved from introduction to enrolled status. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy modifications. The content remains the same, celebrating Casteen's life and contributions to higher education.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill remains a ceremonial resolution honoring an individual

TECHNICAL

Formatting changes including removal of patron names and restructuring of header information from introduction to enrolled status

Layout adjustments with text reflowed for enrolled version, including line breaks and spacing modifications

Addition of enrollment dates showing Senate agreement on March 10, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on March 12, 2026

Bill identifier SJ237ER added to indicate enrolled status

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 (SJ237ER)

upper

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26100471D

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors