Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 42: Celebrating the life of the Honorable Thomas Selby Ellis III.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 42 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Celebrating the life of the Honorable Thomas Selby Ellis III. Primary sponsor: Scott Surovell (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ42ER).
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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 Thomas Selby Ellis III.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Surovell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ryan McDougle | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Mark Obenshain | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mark Peake | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Russet Perry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Bill Stanley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Richard Stuart | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Glen Sturtevant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“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 Senate and House (SJ42ER)
- Agreed to by House
- Laid on Speaker's table
- Received
- Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Presented 26100961D