SJ 97 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the Fairfax Bar Association.

SJ 97 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Fairfax Bar Association for its contributions to the legal community and public service. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies, as it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2026. This type of bill typically honors an organization without implementing concrete policy changes.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits

MODERATE

This document shows formatting changes to a Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 97) that commends the Fairfax Bar Association on its 50th anniversary. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, but the document has been reformatted with additional spacing, different header layouts, and a new enrolled designation. These are technical formatting adjustments rather than policy changes.

TECHNICAL

Added multiple blank lines and spacing adjustments throughout the document, particularly in the header sections and between clauses

Changed header layout from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' with different positioning and formatting

Added 'SJ97ER' designation indicating the enrolled version of the bill

Removed patron names and delegate names from the introduced version (these are procedural elements not part of the substantive resolution)

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ97ER)

upper

Feb 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Feb 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Introduced

Presented 26106548D

upper

1 primary · 19 co-sponsors