Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 294: Commending the Reverend Dr. Lehman D. Bates II.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJ 294 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commending the Reverend Dr. Lehman D. Bates II. Primary sponsor: Amy Laufer (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ294ER).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commending the Reverend Dr. Lehman D. Bates II.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laufer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Katrina Callsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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 (HJ294ER)
- Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Received
- Agreed to by House by voice vote
- Engrossed by House
- Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109041D