SJ 65 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Debbie Ryan.

This bill (SJ 65) is a ceremonial resolution commending Debbie Ryan for her contributions. It does not create any new laws or policies, nor does it affect any specific group or individual through regulatory changes. The resolution simply expresses formal recognition of Debbie Ryan's service. It passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in early 2026.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill (SJ 65) commends basketball coach Debbie Ryan for her achievements. The primary changes are formatting and layout adjustments between the introduced and enrolled versions, with no substantive policy modifications to the resolution's content or intent.

TECHNICAL

Added spacing and formatting lines throughout the document, including multiple blank lines and alignment adjustments for the enrolled version.

Changed the session header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with additional spacing lines.

Removed patron and delegate names from the introduced version that were not present in the enrolled version.

Added approval dates showing Senate agreement on January 30, 2026 and House of Delegates agreement on February 2, 2026.

Modified line breaks and text wrapping in the WHEREAS clauses to fit enrolled document formatting standards.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 30, 2026

How they voted

37–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 39

Jan 30, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

17 Yea 2

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ65ER)

upper

Feb 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Jan 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote

upper

Jan 29, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26101139D

upper

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors