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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Passed
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commending Linda Ford.
AI Summary
This resolution commends Linda Ford, a long-time employee of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), who is set to retire on March 24, 2025, after a distinguished career in public service. Originally from Annandale and a University of Virginia graduate, Ford began working for the Commonwealth in 1987 at the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission and joined the DMV in 2004. Throughout her career, she held several significant leadership roles, including director of business and analytical services from 2010 to 2014, assistant commissioner for governmental affairs from 2014 to 2021, and deputy commissioner and chief operating officer from 2021 to 2025. Notably, she served as acting commissioner between 2022 and 2023, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the agency's 100-year history. During her tenure, Ford led numerous innovative initiatives, such as implementing the REAL ID Act, expanding DMV service offerings, and improving customer service and operational efficiency. The resolution, passed by the Virginia General Assembly, officially recognizes her contributions and directs the Senate Clerk to prepare a copy of the resolution to be presented to Ford as an expression of admiration for her dedicated service to the Commonwealth.
Sponsors (109)
Bill DeSteph (R)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Jonathan Arnold (R),
Alex Askew (D),
Terry Austin (R),
Lamont Bagby (D),
Jason Ballard (R),
Amanda Batten (R),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Rob Bloxom (R),
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
David Bulova (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Betsy Carr (D),
Jennifer Carroll Foy (D),
Mike Cherry (R),
Luther Cifers (R),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
William Davis (R),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Karrie Delaney (D),
J.D. Diggs (R),
Tara Durant (R),
Mark Earley (R),
Adam Ebbin (D),
Barbara Favola (D),
Michael Feggans (D),
Anne Ferrell Tata (R),
Hyland Fowler (R),
Timmy French (R),
Debra Gardner (D),
Tom Garrett (R),
Chad Green (R),
Timothy Griffin (R),
Travis Hackworth (R),
Ghazala Hashmi (D),
C.E. Hayes (D),
Chris Head (R),
Dan Helmer (D),
J.R. Henson (D),
Charniele Herring (D),
Geary Higgins (R),
M. Keith Hodges (R),
Patrick Hope (D),
Emily Jordan (R),
Terry Kilgore (R),
Paul Krizek (D),
Amy Laufer (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Ian Lovejoy (R),
Louise Lucas (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
Ryan McDougle (R),
Jeremy McPike (D),
Delores McQuinn (D),
James Morefield (R),
Candi Mundon King (D),
Christie New Craig (R),
Israel O'Quinn (R),
Delores Oates (R),
Chris Obenshain (R),
Mark Obenshain (R),
Robert Orrock (R),
David Owen (R),
Mark Peake (R),
Stella Pekarsky (D),
Russet Perry (D),
Eric Phillips (R),
Todd Pillion (R),
Marcia Price (D),
Hillary Pugh Kent (R),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Bryce Reeves (R),
Danica Roem (D),
Aaron Rouse (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Briana Sewell (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Mark Sickles (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
Shelly Simonds (D),
Kannan Srinivasan (D),
William Stanley (R),
Richard Stuart (R),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
David Suetterlein (R),
Richard Sullivan (D),
Scott Surovell (D),
Kim Taylor (R),
Josh Thomas (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Schuyler VanValkenburg (D),
Jeion Ward (D),
Vivian Watts (D),
Michael Webert (R),
William Wiley (R),
Rodney Willett (D),
Wren Williams (R),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Tony Wilt (R),
Scott Wyatt (R),
Eric Zehr (R),
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ370ER) (on 02/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SJ370 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SJ370/text/SJ370ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SJ370/text/SJ370 |
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