SJ 35 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr.

This bill (SJ 35) is a ceremonial resolution honoring Palmer Leslie Griffith, Jr. It does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals. The resolution formally celebrates his life and contributions through a legislative expression of recognition. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive policy impact.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to an enrolled version with significant formatting changes and minor text modifications. The primary substantive change involves a line break insertion in the WHEREAS clause about Dude Griffith's community contributions, which does not alter the policy meaning. The bill's scope, eligibility criteria, and requirements remain unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added numerous blank lines and spacing adjustments throughout the document during the enrollment process, which is standard formatting for final legislative documents.

Changed the header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with updated session information and bill number formatting.

Inserted a line break in the WHEREAS clause regarding Dude Griffith's community contributions, splitting 'community, and he enjoyed' across two lines without changing the meaning.

Removed original patron information (Hackworth) and introductory formatting lines that were present in the introduced version but not needed in the enrolled version.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Jan 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ35ER)

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26105375D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors