Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 253: Celebrating the life of Joseph Towler Knox.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJ 253 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Celebrating the life of Joseph Towler Knox. Primary sponsor: Betsy Carr (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ253ER).
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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 Joseph Towler Knox.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Lamont Bagby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ryan McDougle | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Delores McQuinn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“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 (HJ253ER)
- Agreed to by Senate
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House
- Engrossed by House
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108510D