Commending the Honorable S. Bernard Goodwyn.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 26) that formally commends former state legislator S. Bernard Goodwyn for his service. It does not create any new laws, change existing policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution was unanimously agreed to by the Senate via voice vote on January 29, 2026, and passed to the next step in the legislative process. As a symbolic gesture, it has no substantive policy impact.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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This document shows the transition of Senate Resolution 26 from its initial introduction to its enrolled (final) version. The primary changes involve extensive formatting adjustments, including the addition of spacing, alignment markers, and official enrollment stamps. The substantive content of the resolution, which commends Justice S. Bernard Goodwyn for his distinguished service to Virginia's judiciary, remains unchanged.
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Added formatting elements including spacing lines, alignment markers, and enrollment stamps indicating the bill's progression from introduction to enrolled status.
Changed the header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENROLLED' to reflect the bill's final status after passage.
Added official Senate approval notation 'Agreed to by the Senate, January 29, 2026' and bill identifier 'SR26ER'.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate (SR26ER)
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Presented 26102080D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Louise Lucas
DDemocratic
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