SJ 295 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Matt Neale, J.D., 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

This bill formally recognizes Matt Neale, J.D., as the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year. It serves as a commendation to honor his achievements in education without altering any laws or policies. The measure was passed by both the Senate and House through voice votes, indicating broad agreement on the recognition. This type of legislation is ceremonial and does not affect funding, regulations, or operational procedures.

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill commends Matt Neale, J.D., as the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year. The changes are primarily formatting and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy changes to the commendation itself.

TECHNICAL

Added decorative spacing and formatting lines between sections

Changed header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with additional spacing

Removed patron names and session status markers

Added bill number SJ295ER to enrolled version

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ295ER)

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26109521D

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors