Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County. Commends the Wiccocomico Pinn lineage of Northumberland County; recognizes documented leadership, descendant families, and land continuity; and honors the contributions of Gail Janeen Smith Toliver, the Northern Neck Indigenous Heritage Council, and the Northern Neck Indigenous Heritage Foundation.
This bill (SJ 24) is a ceremonial resolution honoring John S. Cheadle, a person recognized by the legislature. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or affect any specific group or policy. The resolution passed both the Senate (January 15, 2026) and House (January 19, 2026) and was formally recorded as passed. It serves solely to formally celebrate and recognize John S. Cheadle's life, with no substantive legislative impact.
This bill (SJ 33) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Blacksburg High School boys golf team for their achievements. It directly affects the team members and their school by formally recognizing their accomplishments through a legislative expression of praise. The resolution has no binding legal effect and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of support. It passed both the Senate and House by voice vote in early 2026.
This is a procedural resolution (SR 13) that nominates individuals for election to circuit court judgeships. It does not change existing law or affect specific groups; it simply identifies candidates for judicial positions. The bill was unanimously passed by the Senate on January 21, 2026, with no opposing votes. As a nomination resolution, it has no substantive policy provisions beyond identifying candidates for consideration.
This Senate Resolution (SR 17) nominates a specific person to serve on the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. It directly affects the commission by proposing a new member to fill a vacancy. The resolution was unanimously approved by the Senate on January 21, 2026, after being referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. As a procedural nomination, it does not change existing laws or create new policy.
This bill (SR 14) establishes a process for nominating candidates to be elected as general district court judges. It directly affects individuals seeking election to these judicial positions by outlining how they are formally put forward for consideration. The key provision is creating a formal nomination mechanism for candidates running for general district court judgeships. As a procedural bill, it does not change court operations or judicial qualifications but sets the step for selecting nominees.
This bill establishes a process for nominating candidates to fill judicial vacancies in juvenile and domestic relations district courts. It directly affects the selection of judges for these specialized court positions. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on January 21, 2026, but does not specify nomination criteria or voting mechanisms beyond the title and abstract. As a procedural measure, it focuses on the nomination step rather than substantive policy changes.
This is a procedural Senate resolution (SR 16) that nominates a specific person to be elected as a member of the State Corporation Commission. It does not create new laws or policies but formally proposes a candidate for a commission position. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate on January 21, 2026, and referred to the Commerce and Labor Committee for further consideration. It directly affects the State Corporation Commission by proposing an individual for election to its membership.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJ 9) commending the West Potomac High School boys' lacrosse team for their achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses formal recognition by the legislature. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate and House via voice vote in early 2026. It directly affects the high school team as the recipient of this symbolic honor.
SJ 10 is a ceremonial resolution commending Historic Huntley, a symbolic gesture recognizing its historical significance without creating legal obligations or policy changes. The bill passed both the Senate (by voice vote on January 15, 2026) and House (by voice vote on January 19, 2026) and has no binding effect on laws, regulations, or funding. It directly honors the entity known as "Historic Huntley" through legislative acknowledgment alone. This resolution does not impact any individuals, organizations, or government operations.
This bill (SJ 11) is a ceremonial resolution formally commending Huntley Meadows Park. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs - it simply expresses legislative recognition and appreciation for the park. The resolution passed unanimously in both the Senate (January 15, 2026) and House (January 19, 2026) via voice vote. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it has no legal effect beyond symbolic acknowledgment.
This is a commemorative resolution (SJ 13) honoring Dana Fraley Gray. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, programs, or individuals through legislative action. The resolution simply expresses the legislature's recognition and celebration of Dana Fraley Gray's life. It passed both the Senate and House in January 2026 with no further implementation required.
