Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2083 — Commending Linda C. Jackson.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2083ER)

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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 26, 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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  • Passed Senate

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  • 1 sponsor

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In plain language

This bill commends Linda C. Jackson for her contributions.

The bill expresses official commendation for Linda C. Jackson. It acknowledges her contributions and achievements in a formal manner.

Summary

Commending Linda C. Jackson.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

36 added · 40 removed

Plain-language change summary

The main change in Bill SR 2083 is that it has progressed from its introduction phase to being agreed upon by the Senate, formally recognizing Linda C. Jackson for her long-standing leadership role as the director of the Department of Forensic Science. This resolution highlights her contributions over the past three decades, including overseeing significant developments such as a new laboratory, and her active involvement in national forensic science initiatives. This acknowledgment matters because it honors her impact on the field and underscores the importance of strong leadership in forensic science, which is vital for law enforcement and public safety.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200338D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + + ENROLLED + + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2083 I Offered June 26, 2026 N Commending Linda C.
2083 E + N +ommending Linda C.
T ————— Patron—Perry R ————— O WHEREAS, for more than three decades, Linda C.
+ R + + O Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 2026 L WHEREAS, for more than three decades, Linda C.
Jackson has provided outstanding leadership to the Department of Forensic Science as director, ensuring that the organization upholds its mission to provide D timely, high-quality forensic analysis to law-enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth;
Jackson has provided outstanding leadership to the L Department of Forensic Science as director, ensuring that the organization upholds its mission to provide E timely, high-quality forensic analysis to law-enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth;
and U WHEREAS, Linda Jackson began her career at the Department of Forensic Science in 1995 as a C controlled substances forensic scientist;
and WHEREAS, Linda Jackson began her career at the Department of Forensic Science in 1995 as a D controlled substances forensic scientist;
and WHEREAS, Linda Jackson went on to serve as a section supervisor, controlled substances section chief, E and chemistry program manager, before being appointed in 2013 by Governor Robert F.
and WHEREAS, Linda Jackson went on to serve as a section supervisor, controlled substances section chief, and chemistry program manager, before being appointed in 2013 by Governor Robert F.
she was reappointed to serve as director under four successive D administrations;
she was reappointed to serve as director under four successive administrations;
and WHEREAS, Linda Jackson has been an active leader in the national forensic science community, serving on the Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, the National Commission on Forensic Science, the Board of Directors for the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, and the National Institute of Justice Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working Group;
and WHEREAS, Linda Jackson has been an active leader in the national forensic science community, serving S on the Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs, the National Commission on Forensic R Science, the Board of Directors for the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, and the National 0 Institute of Justice Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working Group;
and WHEREAS, under Linda Jackson's leadership, the Department of Forensic Science has supported the criminal justice system by delivering reliable services to law-enforcement agencies while consistently R maintaining its independence and upholding its commitment to impartiality, integrity, and transparency;
and 8 WHEREAS, under Linda Jackson's leadership, the Department of Forensic Science has supported the E criminal justice system by delivering reliable services to law-enforcement agencies while consistently R maintaining its independence and upholding its commitment to impartiality, integrity, and transparency;
now2 therefore, be it 0 RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Linda C.
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Linda C.
Jackson hereby be commended on the occasion of 3 her retirement as director of the Department of Forensic Science after 31 years of expert leadership and dedicated service;
Jackson hereby be commended on the occasion of her retirement as director of the Department of Forensic Science after 31 years of expert leadership and dedicated service;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2083ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200338D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2083 do?
Commending Linda C. Jackson.
Who sponsors SR 2083?
SR 2083 is sponsored by Russet Perry.
What is the current status of SR 2083?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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