SJ 47 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Celebrating the life of Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr.

SJ 47 is a commemorative resolution honoring Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr., recognizing his life and contributions. It passed both the Senate (via voice vote on 2026-01-22) and House (on 2026-01-26) with no policy changes or direct impact on individuals or laws. The bill serves solely as a formal expression of respect and remembrance. As a procedural resolution, it does not alter any existing laws or affect any specific groups.

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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Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill underwent significant formatting and layout changes during its legislative journey from introduction to enrollment. The content of the resolution itself remained substantively unchanged, preserving the same tribute to Everette Alexander Hicks, Sr. The changes reflect standard legislative processing rather than policy modifications.

TECHNICAL

The bill's layout was restructured with changes to spacing, alignment, and formatting as it progressed through legislative stages, including the addition of 'ENROLLED' status and session information.

The original 'INTRODUCED' status and bill number (26104380D) were removed as the bill was enrolled, indicating it has been finalized and prepared for signing.

Approval dates were added showing Senate agreement on January 22, 2026, and House of Delegates agreement on January 26, 2026, documenting the legislative timeline.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ47ER)

upper

Jan 19, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26104380D

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors