Del. Chris Runion

Maddy summaryHR 749 is a non-binding House resolution honoring Clarence Stewart Preston. It commemorates his life through a formal expression of respect by the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House on April 1, 2025, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws. This type of resolution serves only a symbolic purpose and does not create new obligations or alter existing regulations.

Maddy summaryHR 674 is a procedural resolution commending Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard, a recognized individual in the community. It does not establish new laws or affect any policies, programs, or specific groups. The resolution formally expresses the House's appreciation for Howard's contributions, as passed by voice vote on February 17, 2025. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryHR 679 is a non-binding House resolution commending George Walton Weller, a notable individual (likely a local figure or veteran given the naming convention). It formally expresses the House's respect and gratitude for his contributions, with no legislative effect or policy changes. The resolution passed the House unanimously by voice vote on February 17, 2025, and was engrossed for further consideration. This type of resolution does not affect any laws, programs, or specific groups.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., recognizing their service to the community. It has no policy impact or financial obligation - it is a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the legislature. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers and now serves as a formal record of commendation.

Maddy summaryHJ 714 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Poultry Federation for its contributions to the state's agricultural community. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies, regulations, or individuals. The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and Senate (via voice vote) and was formally adopted on March 24, 2025. As a symbolic gesture, it expresses legislative appreciation but has no binding effect or practical impact on state operations or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 655) is a ceremonial resolution commending WSVA, a radio station in Virginia. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws, regulations, or constituents. The resolution formally recognizes WSVA's contributions but does not alter any rights, obligations, or government actions. It passed both chambers by voice vote in February 2025 and is now part of the legislative record.

Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.

Threats to discharge a firearm within or at buildings or means of transportation; penalties. Provides that any person (i) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, discharge a firearm within or at, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (ii) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, discharging of a firearm within or at, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony, provided, however, that if such person is under 18 years of age, he is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under current law, any person 15 years of age or older (a) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (b) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Matthew Robert Chiaverotti. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation, citizens, or government operations. The resolution formally celebrates his life and legacy through a symbolic gesture by the legislature. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Land application of sewage sludge; permit exemptions; sunset. Exempts from permitting requirements for land application, marketing, and distribution of sewage sludge any land application for a research project when such land is owned and operated by an institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the institution of higher education to notify the Department of Environmental Quality and the owner of every adjoining property of its intent to land apply such sewage sludge at least 30 days prior to commencing any land application of sewage sludge. The bill also requires the institution of higher education to comply with setback and recordkeeping requirements outlined in the Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Regulation. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2030.