SJ 261 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Lightridge High School scholastic bowl team.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the achievements of the Lightridge High School scholastic bowl team. It does not create new laws, impose regulations, or affect public policy, but rather serves as an official commendation from the legislature. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating it is a non-binding expression of appreciation. Such bills typically have no legal effect beyond the symbolic acknowledgment of the school's accomplishments.

Issues: ✓ Education

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 9, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its enrolled final version, primarily involving formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The core content commending the Lightridge High School scholastic bowl team for their 2026 state championship victory remains unchanged in meaning, though the text was reformatted for official enrollment.

TECHNICAL

Formatting and layout were adjusted to convert the bill from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, including changes to header placement, spacing, and the addition of official enrollment identifiers like 'ENROLLED' and 'SJ261ER'.

Draft session markers such as 'INTRODUCED' and the bill number '26109311D' were removed as the bill progressed through the legislative process to its final enrolled state.

Official enrollment dates were added showing the bill was agreed to by the Senate on March 11, 2026, and by the House of Delegates on March 12, 2026.

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 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ261ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109311D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors