Rep. Eric Phillips

New College Institute; duties. Requires the New College Institute to design and implement, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industry, the Virginia Community College System, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the Virginia Board of Workforce Development, and other relevant agencies and organizations, any workforce development programs necessary to support the initiatives of any relevant agency or office of the Commonwealth, including adult education and workforce training programs. The bill contains a reenactment clause.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 758 formally commends Mount Hermon Baptist Church in Danville for its 180-year history of spiritual guidance and community service. The resolution acknowledges the church's various programs, such as its early learning center and counseling ministry, and honors its long-standing impact on the region. It directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to the church's senior pastor as a gesture of appreciation. This measure is a ceremonial recognition rather than a law that changes policy or imposes new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Carter Bank & Trust on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The document highlights the bank's history, its extensive network of branches across Virginia, and its contributions to the community through financial services, philanthropy, and employee volunteering. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the bank's chief executive officer as an expression of appreciation from the House of Delegates.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Carver Road Ruritan Club for its 50th anniversary and its long history of community service in Henry County. The document highlights the club's contributions, which include supporting local fire squads, providing scholarships, organizing neighborhood events, and serving as a gathering place for residents. As a procedural measure, the House of Delegates directs its clerk to prepare and present a copy of this commendation to the organization as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the memory of Leslie Ramey, a long-time employee of Henry County Public Schools who passed away in February 2024. It formally acknowledges her twenty-five years of service in various roles, including administrative secretary and school board clerk, and highlights her positive impact on students and colleagues. The measure directs the House Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to present to Ramey's family as a gesture of respect. This document serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that formally commends Hooker Furnishings Corporation on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. It recognizes the company's long history, leadership changes, and community contributions, including its educational scholarship program. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the document to present to the corporation as an expression of appreciation. This measure does not change laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition for the business.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends the Patrick & Henry Community College women's softball team for winning the 2024 NJCAA Division III National Championship. The measure highlights the team's historic first title, achieved after defeating North Dakota State College of Science in a two-game series. It specifically recognizes the contributions of the players, coaches, and staff who led the Lady Patriots to victory. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to present a copy of this document to the head coach and athletic director as an official expression of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution formally commends Reverend Timothy Nuckles for his extensive service and leadership in the ministry. It recognizes his seven-year tenure as a pastor in Martinsville, his decade-long role overseeing churches in Louisiana and Michigan, and his work directing care centers and disaster response efforts. The bill directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of the resolution to Reverend Nuckles as a gesture of appreciation for his retirement.

Standards of Learning assessments; expedited retakes; eligibility. Directs the Board of Education to revise its regulations relating to student eligibility for an expedited retake of any Standards of Learning assessment, with the exception of the writing Standards of Learning assessments, to (i) provide that any student in grades three through 12 who scores in the 375 to 399 range, or an equivalent range on an alternative scoring scale, on a Standards of Learning assessment shall be eligible to retake such assessment on an expedited basis at least once prior to the next scheduled assessment administration and (ii) establish guidelines for and require each eligible student to complete prior to retaking any such assessment on an expedited basis a comprehensive remediation program based on such student's particular educational needs as identified by such student's assessment results. The bill requires the Board to implement such revised regulations by January 1, 2025. The bill clarifies that the provisions of the bill shall not be construed to affect any of the Board's regulations or policies relating to student eligibility for an expedited retake of any Standards of Learning assessment prior to January 1, 2025.

Charter; City of Martinsville. Amends thecharter for the City of Martinsville by (i) allowing notice of specialmeetings to council members to be given by electronic mail, textmessage, or telephone call; (ii) providing for compensation to membersof the city council to be in accordance with general law; (iii) providing for action by resolution of the city council to make appropriationsor contract indebtedness; and (iv) requiring the city manager tobecome a resident of the City or reside within a certain distanceof the City. The bill makes numerous technical changes and repealsseveral outdated sections.