SR 158 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Commending Rupa Vira.

This bill formally recognizes and commends Rupa Vira, an individual who has made significant contributions to their community or field. The measure is a ceremonial resolution that does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies. It serves as an official record of appreciation and honors Vira's achievements through legislative acknowledgment. The bill passed the Senate by voice vote and does not require further action to take effect.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Introduced Enrolled · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was converted from an introduced draft to an enrolled version, with significant formatting changes including added spacing, page breaks, and the addition of an enrolled identifier (SR158ER). The substantive content of the resolution commending Rupa Vira remains unchanged, with only minor text wrapping adjustments in the WHEREAS clauses.
TECHNICAL

Formatting changes including added blank lines, page breaks, and spacing adjustments throughout the document

Added 'ENROLLED' designation and session header formatting

Text wrapping adjustments in WHEREAS clauses changed line breaks but preserved original content

Removed original draft markings including 'INTRODUCED' status and patron information

ADDED

Added enrolled bill identifier 'SR158ER'

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate (SR158ER)
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26109618D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Kannan Srinivasan
Kannan Srinivasan
DDemocratic
VA
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