Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 65: Commending Debbie Ryan.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 65 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commending Debbie Ryan. Primary sponsor: Creigh Deeds (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ65ER).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commending Debbie Ryan.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creigh Deeds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Terry Austin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Betsy Carr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Emily Jordan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Amy Laufer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Ellen H. McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Lee Ware | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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 (SJ65ER)
- Agreed to by House by voice vote
- Laid on Speaker's table
- Received
- Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- Taken up for immediate consideration
- Rules suspended (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Laid on Clerk's Desk
- Presented 26101139D