Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 135: Commending Joseph P. Casey Ph.D.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 135 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commending Joseph P. Casey Ph.D. Primary sponsor: Mike Cherry (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ135ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commending Joseph P. Casey, Ph.D.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cherry | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Michael J. Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Glen Sturtevant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Lee Ware | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ135ER)
- Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House by voice vote
- Engrossed by House
- Taken up for immediate consideration
- Passed by for the day until March 3, 2026
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105254D