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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Passed
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commending Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard.
AI Summary
This resolution commends Arthur Ellsworth "A.E." Dick Howard, a distinguished legal scholar and University of Virginia professor, for his significant contributions to constitutional law and public service. The resolution highlights Howard's remarkable career, including his pivotal role in revising Virginia's 1971 Constitution, his work as a Supreme Court clerk for Justice Hugo L. Black, and his international efforts in constitutional development. Howard, a Rhodes Scholar and longtime University of Virginia law professor, played a crucial role in removing Jim Crow-era provisions from Virginia's constitution and was consulted by constitutional drafters in numerous countries. The resolution recognizes his numerous achievements, including receiving the 2025 Outstanding Virginian Award, and celebrates his extensive contributions to legal education, constitutional scholarship, and democratic principles. The document formally commends Howard for his distinguished service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the United States, and international democratic movements, and instructs the House of Delegates' Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to be presented to Howard as an expression of admiration for his lifetime of accomplishments.
Sponsors (90)
Amy Laufer (D)*,
Bonita Anthony (D),
Jonathan Arnold (R),
Alex Askew (D),
Terry Austin (R),
Jason Ballard (R),
Amanda Batten (R),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Rob Bloxom (R),
David Bulova (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Betsy Carr (D),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Josh Cole (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Aijalon Cordoza (R),
Rae Cousins (D),
William Davis (R),
Karrie Delaney (D),
Mark Earley (R),
Baxter Ennis (R),
Michael Feggans (D),
Anne Ferrell Tata (R),
Hyland Fowler (R),
Nicholas Freitas (R),
Debra Gardner (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Chad Green (R),
Timothy Griffin (R),
C.E. Hayes (D),
Dan Helmer (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Phil Hernandez (D),
Charniele Herring (D),
Geary Higgins (R),
M. Keith Hodges (R),
Patrick Hope (D),
Mike Jones (D),
Karen Keys-Gamarra (D),
Paul Krizek (D),
James Leftwich (R),
Destiny LeVere Bolling (D),
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Ian Lovejoy (R),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Joseph McNamara (R),
Delores McQuinn (D),
Paul Milde (R),
James Morefield (R),
Candi Mundon King (D),
Delores Oates (R),
Chris Obenshain (R),
Robert Orrock (R),
David Owen (R),
Eric Phillips (R),
Marcia Price (D),
Hillary Pugh Kent (R),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
David Reid (D),
Chris Runion (R),
Don Scott (D),
Phillip Scott (R),
Holly Seibold (D),
Briana Sewell (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Mark Sickles (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
Shelly Simonds (D),
J.J. Singh (D),
Richard Sullivan (D),
Kim Taylor (R),
Josh Thomas (D),
Luke Torian (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Howard Wachsmann (R),
Wendell Walker (R),
Jeion Ward (D),
Lee Ware (R),
Vivian Watts (D),
William Wiley (R),
Rodney Willett (D),
Wren Williams (R),
Tony Wilt (R),
Thomas Wright (R),
Scott Wyatt (R),
Eric Zehr (R),
Last Action
Bill text as passed House (HR674ER) (on 03/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HR674 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HR674/text/HR674ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HR674/text/HR674 |
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