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VA SJR111
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mamie Locke
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AI Summary
- Reconstitutes the Booker T. Washington Commemorative Commission from a Senate-only commission to a joint commission including both Senate and House of Delegates members
- Commission membership expanded to 14 members: four Senate Rules Committee members, six House Rules Committee members, the Senate Rules Chair, Speaker of the House, and both chamber clerks
- Expands the commission's purpose to study and recommend an appropriate statue and location on Capitol Square to honor Booker T. Washington's life and legacy
- Requires annual progress reports to the General Assembly beginning December 1, 2026, and continuing until the commission completes its work or the statue is erected
- Originally established by Senate Resolution No. 95 (2021) to recognize Washington's contributions to Virginia, including his historic address to an integrated audience that included members of both legislative chambers
Legislative Description
Booker T. Washington Commemorative Commission; reconstituted as a joint commission.
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ111ER)
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/6/2026
Rules2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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