HR 177 — Commending the Honorable Michael P. Mullin.
Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR177ER)
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Summary
Commending the Honorable Michael P. Mullin.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
28 added · 39 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to House Resolution 177 commend the Honorable Michael P. Mullin upon his retirement, focusing on his contributions as a state legislator. The changes include additional details about his educational background, his role in various committees, and specific legislation he championed, such as reforms in child abuse investigations and criminal justice. These additions highlight Mullin's dedication and impact on his community, acknowledging his efforts to improve the lives of Virginians during his tenure. Overall, this resolution not only honors his legacy but also informs the public about his significant work in the Virginia House of Delegates.
SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24101079DHOUSE IRESOLUTION HOUSOfferedNO. February 20, 2024 N Commending the Honorable Michael P.
177 E Commending the Honorable Michael P.
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Mullin, who represented the residents of the 93rd District, retWHEREAS,O Michaelretired "Mike"from P.the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2023;
Mullin holds degrees from Christopher Newport University and theL CatholicWHEREAS, UniversityMichael of"Mike" America'sP. Columbus School of Law;
afterMullin completingholds hisdegrees education,from heChristopher settledNewport inUniversity and the L Hampton Roads, where he began his legal career as an assistant prosecutor;
andandeducation, he settled in E WHEREAS, over the course of his career, Mike Mullin was certified by the Virginia Gang Investigator's Association and was active with the Virginia Bar Association and the Virginia Association of Commonwealth'sWHEREAS, Attorneys;desirous to be of further service to the Commonwealth, Mike Mullin ran for and was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in a special election in 2016;
andhe electedrepresented tothe residents of the Virginia93rd HouseDistrict, which at the time included parts of DelegatesNewport inNews, Williamsburg, James City County, andWHEREAS, during his tenure as a specialstate electionlegislator, Mike Mullin introduced numerous bills to benefit all Virginians, including Heaven's Law, which changed the way social workers investigate child abuse H allegations, and a bill to commemorate sites in 2016;Virginia's Green Book, which documented businesses 1 that were safe for Black Americans traveling during the Jim Crow era;
heand represented7 thesystem, residentsend ofdriver's thelicense 93rdsuspensions District,for whichunpaid atfees and fines, and other criminal justice reforms;R and WHEREAS, Mike Mullin offered his leadership and expertise to the timeHouse includedCommittee partsfor Courts of Newportas News,vice Williamsburg,chair Jamesof Citythe C7unty,House andCommittee Yorkon County;Rules;
andandnd WHEREAS,Towns, duringand hisLabor tenureand asCommerce, a state legislator, Mike Mullin introduced numerous bills to benefit all Virginians, including Heaven's Law, which changed the way social workers investigate child abuse allegations, and ahe billserved toWHEREAS, commemorate sites in Virginia's Green Book, which documented businesses thaWHEREAS, Mike Mullin supportedplans other measures to enhanceseek protectionsnew foropportunities childrento incontinue theserving justicehis system,community endwhile driver'sspending licensemore suspensionstime forwith unpaidhis feesbeloved andchildren; fines, and other criminal justice reforms;
andnow, WHEREAS,therefore, Mikebe Mullinit offeredcommended hison leadership and expertise to the Houseoccasion Committee for Courts of 26his Justiceretirement andfrom Housepublic Committeesoffice; on Counties, Cities and Towns, and Labor and Commerce, and he served 27 as vice chair of the House Committee on Rules;
andand, 29be spendingitn morehereby timebe withRESOLVED hisFURTHER, belovedThat children;the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Honorable Michael P.
now, therefore, be it serving his community while 30 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Honorable Michael P.
Mullin hereby be 31 commended on the occasion of his retirement from public office;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Honorable Michael P.
Action History
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Bill text as passed House (HR177ER)
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Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Engrossed by House
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Presented and laid on Speaker's table 24101079D
Sponsors
- Mark D. Sickles · Cosponsor
- Barry D. Knight · Cosponsor
- Jr. Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler · Cosponsor
- Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker · Cosponsor
- Jr. Robert S. Bloxom · Cosponsor
- Katrina Callsen · Cosponsor
- Ellen H. McLaughlin · Cosponsor
- Betsy B. Carr · Cosponsor
- Mike A. Cherry · Cosponsor
- Nadarius E. Clark · Cosponsor
- Laura Jane Cohen · Cosponsor
- Joshua G. Cole · Cosponsor
- Rae Cousins · Cosponsor
- Will Davis · Cosponsor
- Karrie K. Delaney · Cosponsor
- Michael B. Feggans · Cosponsor
- Debra D. Gardner · Cosponsor
- Jr. Thomas A. Garrett · Cosponsor
- Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler · Cosponsor
- David L. Bulova · Cosponsor
- Jackie H. Glass · Cosponsor
- Timothy P. Griffin · Cosponsor
- Jr. C.E. Cliff Hayes · Cosponsor
- Dan I. Helmer · Cosponsor
- Jr. Rozia A. Henson · Cosponsor
- Phil M. Hernandez · Cosponsor
- Charniele L. Herring · Cosponsor
- M. Keith Hodges · Cosponsor
- Patrick A. Hope · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Jones · Cosponsor
- Karen Keys-Gamarra · Cosponsor
- Terry G. Kilgore · Cosponsor
- Shelly A. Simonds · Cosponsor
- Bonita G. Anthony · Cosponsor
- Alex Q. Askew · Cosponsor
- Terry L. Austin · Cosponsor
- Jason S. Ballard · Cosponsor
- Paul E. Krizek · Cosponsor
- Amy J. Laufer · Cosponsor
- James A. "Jay" Leftwich · Cosponsor
- Alfonso H. Lopez · Cosponsor
- Marty Martinez · Cosponsor
- Adele Y. McClure · Cosponsor
- Joseph P. McNamara · Cosponsor
- Delores L. McQuinn · Cosponsor
- James W. Morefield · Cosponsor
- Israel D. O'Quinn · Cosponsor
- Delores Oates · Cosponsor
- Eric Phillips · Cosponsor
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- David A. Reid · Cosponsor
- Chris S. Runion · Cosponsor
- Don Scott · Cosponsor
- Holly M. Seibold · Cosponsor
- Briana D. Sewell · Cosponsor
- Irene Shin · Cosponsor
- Marcus B. Simon · Cosponsor
- Kannan Srinivasan · Cosponsor
- Jr. Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan · Cosponsor
- Anne Ferrell Tata · Cosponsor
- Joshua E. Thomas · Cosponsor
- Luke E. Torian · Cosponsor
- Kathy K.L. Tran · Cosponsor
- Jr. H. Otto Wachsmann · Cosponsor
- Wendell S. Walker · Cosponsor
- Jeion A. Ward · Cosponsor
- R. Lee Ware · Cosponsor
- Vivian E. Watts · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Webert · Cosponsor
- Bill Wiley · Cosponsor
- Rodney T. Willett · Cosponsor
- Wren M. Williams · Cosponsor
- Scott A. Wyatt · Cosponsor
- Eric R. Zehr · Cosponsor
- Atoosa R. Reaser · Cosponsor
- Candi Mundon King · Cosponsor
- Michelle Lopes Maldonado · Cosponsor
- Destiny LeVere Bolling · Cosponsor
- Hillary Pugh Kent · Cosponsor
- Kim A. Taylor · Cosponsor
- David Owen · Cosponsor
- Orrock, Robert D., Sr. · Cosponsor
- Chris Obenshain · Cosponsor
- Paul V. Milde · Cosponsor
- Marshall, Daniel W., III · Cosponsor
- Ian T. Lovejoy · Cosponsor
- Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. · Cosponsor
- W. Chad Green · Primary
- Geary Higgins · Cosponsor
- C. Todd Gilbert · Cosponsor
- Nicholas J. Freitas · Cosponsor
- N. Baxter Ennis · Cosponsor
- Earley, Mark L., Jr. · Cosponsor
- Carrie E. Coyner · Cosponsor
- A.C. Cordoza · Cosponsor
- Amanda E. Batten · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 96 co-sponsors · 51 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (96)
- Mark D. Sickles
- Barry D. Knight
- Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.
- Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker
- Robert S. Bloxom, Jr.
- Katrina Callsen
- Ellen H. McLaughlin
- Betsy B. Carr
- Mike A. Cherry
- Nadarius E. Clark
- Laura Jane Cohen
- Joshua G. Cole
- Rae Cousins
- Will Davis
- Karrie K. Delaney
- Michael B. Feggans
- Debra D. Gardner
- Thomas A. Garrett, Jr.
- Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler
- David L. Bulova
- Jackie H. Glass
- Timothy P. Griffin
- C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr.
- Dan I. Helmer
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr.
- Phil M. Hernandez
- Charniele L. Herring
- M. Keith Hodges
- Patrick A. Hope
- Michael J. Jones
- Karen Keys-Gamarra
- Terry G. Kilgore
- Shelly A. Simonds
- Bonita G. Anthony
- Alex Q. Askew
- Terry L. Austin
- Jason S. Ballard
- Paul E. Krizek
- Amy J. Laufer
- James A. "Jay" Leftwich
- Alfonso H. Lopez
- Marty Martinez
- Adele Y. McClure
- Joseph P. McNamara
- Delores L. McQuinn
- James W. Morefield
- Israel D. O'Quinn
- Delores Oates
- Eric Phillips
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price
- Sam Rasoul
- David A. Reid
- Chris S. Runion
- Don Scott
- Holly M. Seibold
- Briana D. Sewell
- Irene Shin
- Marcus B. Simon
- Kannan Srinivasan
- Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr.
- Anne Ferrell Tata
- Joshua E. Thomas
- Luke E. Torian
- Kathy K.L. Tran
- H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.
- Wendell S. Walker
- Jeion A. Ward
- R. Lee Ware
- Vivian E. Watts
- Michael J. Webert
- Bill Wiley
- Rodney T. Willett
- Wren M. Williams
- Scott A. Wyatt
- Eric R. Zehr
- Atoosa R. Reaser
- Candi Mundon King
- Michelle Lopes Maldonado
- Destiny LeVere Bolling
- Hillary Pugh Kent
- Taylor, Kim A.
- Owen, David
- Orrock, Robert D., Sr.
- Obenshain, Chris
- Milde, Paul V.
- Marshall, Daniel W., III
- Lovejoy, Ian T.
- Arnold, Jonathan, E. P.
- Higgins, Geary
- Gilbert, C. Todd
- Freitas, Nicholas J.
- Ennis, N. Baxter
- Earley, Mark L., Jr.
- Coyner, Carrie E.
- Cordoza, A.C.
- Batten, Amanda E.
Not signed on (51)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 177 do?
- Commending the Honorable Michael P. Mullin.
- Who sponsors HR 177?
- HR 177 is sponsored by Mark D. Sickles, Barry D. Knight, Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr., Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker, Robert S. Bloxom, Jr., Katrina Callsen, Ellen H. McLaughlin, Betsy B. Carr, Mike A. Cherry, Nadarius E. Clark, Laura Jane Cohen, Joshua G. Cole, Rae Cousins, Will Davis, Karrie K. Delaney, Michael B. Feggans, Debra D. Gardner, Thomas A. Garrett, Jr., Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler, David L. Bulova, Jackie H. Glass, Timothy P. Griffin, C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr., Dan I. Helmer, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Phil M. Hernandez, Charniele L. Herring, M. Keith Hodges, Patrick A. Hope, Michael J. Jones, Karen Keys-Gamarra, Terry G. Kilgore, Shelly A. Simonds, Bonita G. Anthony, Alex Q. Askew, Terry L. Austin, Jason S. Ballard, Paul E. Krizek, Amy J. Laufer, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, Alfonso H. Lopez, Marty Martinez, Adele Y. McClure, Joseph P. McNamara, Delores L. McQuinn, James W. Morefield, Israel D. O'Quinn, Delores Oates, Eric Phillips, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Sam Rasoul, David A. Reid, Chris S. Runion, Don Scott, Holly M. Seibold, Briana D. Sewell, Irene Shin, Marcus B. Simon, Kannan Srinivasan, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Anne Ferrell Tata, Joshua E. Thomas, Luke E. Torian, Kathy K.L. Tran, H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr., Wendell S. Walker, Jeion A. Ward, R. Lee Ware, Vivian E. Watts, Michael J. Webert, Bill Wiley, Rodney T. Willett, Wren M. Williams, Scott A. Wyatt, Eric R. Zehr, Atoosa R. Reaser, Candi Mundon King, Michelle Lopes Maldonado, Destiny LeVere Bolling, Hillary Pugh Kent, Taylor, Kim A., Owen, David, Orrock, Robert D., Sr., Obenshain, Chris, Milde, Paul V., Marshall, Daniel W., III, Lovejoy, Ian T., Arnold, Jonathan, E. P., Green, W. Chad, Higgins, Geary, Gilbert, C. Todd, Freitas, Nicholas J., Ennis, N. Baxter, Earley, Mark L., Jr., Coyner, Carrie E., Cordoza, A.C., and Batten, Amanda E..
- What is the current status of HR 177?
- This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House of Delegates” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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