Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HR 2012 — Commending Jessica Epps.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2012ER)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced April 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Commending Jessica Epps.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to formally commend Jessica Epps for being named Teacher of the Year at Lynnhaven Elementary School for 2026. It emphasizes her dedication to creating a supportive learning environment, addressing her students' needs, and fostering strong relationships with them. This change highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating the hard work of educators, which can inspire others in the profession and strengthen community ties.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200041D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + ENROLLED + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2012 I N Offered April 23, 2026 Prefiled April 22, 2026 T Commending Jessica Epps.
2012 E + + Commending Jessica Epps.
————— R Patron—Feggans ————— O D WHEREAS, Jessica Epps, an esteemed teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named Lynnhaven Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for 2026;
N + + R + + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 O L WHEREAS, Jessica Epps, an esteemed teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, was named L Lynnhaven Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for 2026;
and U WHEREAS, Jessica Epps works tirelessly to create a learning environment that supports her students' needs and enables them to thrive;
and WHEREAS, Jessica Epps works tirelessly to create a learning environment that supports her students' E needs and enables them to thrive;
and C WHEREAS, with steadfast dedication to her students' well-being, Jessica Epps devotes time to E recognizing and addressing the issues impacting her students, building their trust and improving their D educational outcomes;
and D WHEREAS, with steadfast dedication to her students' well-being, Jessica Epps devotes time to recognizing and addressing the issues impacting her students, building their trust and improving their educational outcomes;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Jessica Epps hereby be commended for being named the 2026 Lynnhaven Elementary School Teacher of the Year;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Jessica Epps hereby be commended for being named the H R Lynnhaven Elementary School Teacher of the Year;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jessica Epps as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to H the growth and development of young people in the Commonwealth.
and, be it 2 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for 1 presentation to Jessica Epps as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her contributions to 2 E the growth and development of young people in the Commonwealth.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2012ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200041D

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2012 do?
Commending Jessica Epps.
Who sponsors HR 2012?
HR 2012 is sponsored by Michael B. Feggans.
What is the current status of HR 2012?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced April 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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