Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 242: Celebrating the life of the Honorable William T. Newman, Jr.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJ 242 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Celebrating the life of the Honorable William T. Newman, Jr. Primary sponsor: Patrick Hope (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ242ER).
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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 the Honorable William T. Newman, Jr.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Alfonso Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Adele McClure | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Marcus Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“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 (HJ242ER)
- Agreed to by Senate
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House
- Engrossed by House
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107854D