Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2038 — Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2038ER)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

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Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

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  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill celebrates the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.

The bill is a resolution that honors the life of John Fredrick Reinhart. It recognizes his contributions and legacy.

Summary

Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

33 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Resolution 2038 has been updated to reflect that it was officially agreed to by the Senate on June 22, 2026, rather than being introduced on June 15, 2026. This change signifies the resolution's progression from an initial draft to being formally accepted, emphasizing the Senate's recognition and celebration of John Fredrick Reinhart's contributions to the maritime industry. It's important because it acknowledges his legacy and honors his impactful leadership within the Commonwealth.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200072D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + + ENROLLED + + + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2038 I Offered June 15, 2026 N Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.
2038 E + + N +elebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.
T ————— Patrons—DeSteph, Boysko, Deeds, Diggs, Favola, Hackworth, Head, Jones, McDougle, McPike, Salim and R Williams Graves O ————— WHEREAS, John Fredrick Reinhart, an esteemed leader in the maritime industry who strengthened the D Commonwealth's economy through his achievements as chief executive officer and executive director of the U Virginia Port Authority, died on April 11, 2026;
+ + R + Agreed to by the Senate, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, John Fredrick Reinhart, an esteemed leader in the maritime industry who strengthened the L Commonwealth's economy through his achievements as chief executive officer and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, died on April 11, 2026;
and C WHEREAS, born to Marge and Robert Reinhart in Columbus, Ohio, John Reinhart began to raise his own family in Ohio before relocating to New Jersey, where he worked for the shipping company Maersk in the E human resources department;
and E WHEREAS, born to Marge and Robert Reinhart in Columbus, Ohio, John Reinhart began to raise his own D family in Ohio before relocating to New Jersey, where he worked for the shipping company Maersk in the human resources department;
and WHEREAS, John Reinhart subsequently moved to Virginia Beach and became the president of Maersk D Line, Limited, owner and operator of the largest United States-flagged container ship fleet in international commercial service, from 2004 to 2014;
and WHEREAS, John Reinhart subsequently moved to Virginia Beach and became the president of Maersk Line, Limited, owner and operator of the largest United States-flagged container ship fleet in international commercial service, from 2004 to 2014;
and WHEREAS, highly admired in the maritime industry, John Reinhart provided his leadership and expertise to a wide range of advisory boards and professional organizations;
and S WHEREAS, highly admired in the maritime industry, John Reinhart provided his leadership and expertise R to a wide range of advisory boards and professional organizations;
and WHEREAS, John Reinhart will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary;
and 2 WHEREAS, John Reinhart will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 53 years, 3 Mary;
and numerous other family members, friends, and R colleagues;
and numerous other family members, friends, and E colleagues;
now, therefore, be it 2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of John Fredrick 0 Reinhart, who played a vital role in maritime trade and commerce as chief executive officer and executive 8 director of the Virginia Port Authority;
now, therefore, be it R RESOLVED, That the Senate of Virginia hereby note with great sadness the loss of John Fredrick Reinhart, who played a vital role in maritime trade and commerce as chief executive officer and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2038ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200072D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2038 do?
Celebrating the life of John Fredrick Reinhart.
Who sponsors SR 2038?
SR 2038 is sponsored by Angelia Williams Graves, Saddam Azlan Salim, Jeremy S. McPike, Ryan T. McDougle, Michael J. Jones, Christopher T. Head, T. Travis Hackworth, Barbara A. Favola, J.D. "Danny" Diggs, R. Creigh Deeds, Jennifer B. Boysko, and Bill DeSteph.
What is the current status of SR 2038?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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