Celebrating the life of Ruth Goode Mouton.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 43) honoring Ruth Goode Mouton, recognizing her life and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals. The resolution was passed unanimously by both the Senate and House in early 2026, as documented in its final "passed" text (SJ43ER). It serves solely as a symbolic tribute.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 27, 2026
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This document appears to be a formatting diff between an introduced Senate Joint Resolution and its enrolled version. The substantive content of the resolution honoring Ruth Goode Mouton remains unchanged. The primary differences are formatting adjustments, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' status, spacing changes, and minor line breaks that reflect the document's progression through the legislative process rather than policy modifications.
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Formatting changes including addition of 'ENROLLED' status, spacing adjustments, and line break modifications that reflect the bill's progression from introduction to final enrolled version.
Removal of introductory header information including session date, introduction date, and bill number that was present in the introduced version but not needed in the enrolled version.
Addition of 'Agreed to by the Senate' and 'Agreed to by the House of Delegates' dates indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for enrollment.
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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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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
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Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ43ER)
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26101115D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mamie Locke
DDemocratic
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