Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 170: Celebrating the life of Horace Christopher Belcher.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJ 170 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Celebrating the life of Horace Christopher Belcher. Primary sponsor: Bonita Anthony (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ170ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Celebrating the life of Horace Christopher Belcher.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Anthony | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Katrina Callsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Josh Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Lindsey Dougherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael Feggans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Cliff Hayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeremy McPike | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Kirk McPike | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Cia Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelly Simonds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
“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 (HJ170ER)
- Agreed to by Senate
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House
- Engrossed by House
- Taken up for immediate consideration
- Passed by for the day until March 10, 2026
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108078D