Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2004 — Commending William E. Harrell.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2004ER)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 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

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Commending William E. Harrell.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The resolution has been updated to include a formal title, specifically "SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2004 E," indicating it was agreed upon in a special session on April 23, 2026. Additionally, the introductory part of the bill was streamlined by removing some unnecessary lines that provided minimal context. These changes matter because they clarify the bill's purpose and improve its readability, making it easier for people to understand and recognize the achievements of William E. Harrell in his role at Hampton Roads Transit.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200053D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2004 I Offered April 23, 2026 N Commending William E.
2004 E + + Commending William E.
T ————— Patrons—Diggs, Craig, DeSteph, Locke, Lucas, McDougle, Rouse and Williams Graves R ————— O WHEREAS, after a total of 40 years of public service, William E.
N + + R + O Agreed to by the Senate, April 23, 2026 L WHEREAS, after a total of 40 years of public service, William E.
Harrell of Chesapeake retires as president and chief executive officer of Hampton Roads Transit in 2026;
Harrell of Chesapeake retires as L president and chief executive officer of Hampton Roads Transit in 2026;
and D WHEREAS, William Harrell previously served as city manager of Chesapeake and in municipal leadership roles in Richmond and Suffolk;
and WHEREAS, William Harrell previously served as city manager of Chesapeake and in municipal E leadership roles in Richmond and Suffolk;
and U C WHEREAS, William Harrell has led Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) since 2012 to connect Hampton Roads through reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions in Virginia Beach, NorfoEk, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake;
and D WHEREAS, William Harrell has led Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) since 2012 to connect Hampton Roads through reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake;
and WHEREAS, William Harrell oversaw a $150 million budget, more than 1,000 employees, a fleet of more D than 270 buses serving 62 routes, 118 paratransit vehicles, four ferries, and nine rail cars along 7.4 miles of the Commonwealth's only light rail system;
and WHEREAS, William Harrell oversaw a $150 million budget, more than 1,000 employees, a fleet of more than 270 buses serving 62 routes, 118 paratransit vehicles, four ferries, and nine rail cars along 7.4 miles of the Commonwealth's only light rail system;
and WHEREAS, during William Harrell's tenure, HRT secured the first-ever dedicated regional funding source created by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020 and implemented the 757 Express, a network of express local and regional bus routes offering 15-minute service frequencies in support of the region's major employers;
and WHEREAS, during William Harrell's tenure, HRT secured the first-ever dedicated regional funding source created by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020 and implemented the 757 Express, a network of express local and regional bus routes offering 15-minute service frequencies in support of the region's major S R employers;
and WHEREAS, William Harrell oversaw the launch of the Base Express, a free shuttle bus service for sailors and workers at Naval Station Norfolk, grew the paratransit fleet, created the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center, and introduced OnDemand microtransit, a new ridesharing service;
and 2 WHEREAS, William Harrell oversaw the launch of the Base Express, a free shuttle bus service for sailors 0 and workers at Naval Station Norfolk, grew the paratransit fleet, created the Downtown Norfolk Transit E Center, and introduced OnDemand microtransit, a new ridesharing service;
and S WHEREAS, under William Harrell's leadership, HRT expanded the use of technology to enhance R 24 operating efficiencies and the customer experience, while building a financially stable, well-managed agen0y with the resources to invest in a sustainable future;
and R WHEREAS, under William Harrell's leadership, HRT expanded the use of technology to enhance operating efficiencies and the customer experience, while building a financially stable, well-managed agency with the resources to invest in a sustainable future;
and 4 WHEREAS, William Harrell actively and successfully worked with the six cities served by HRT to create a regional model for cooperation;
and WHEREAS, William Harrell actively and successfully worked with the six cities served by HRT to create a regional model for cooperation;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2004ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (voice vote)

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200053D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2004 do?
Commending William E. Harrell.
Who sponsors SR 2004?
SR 2004 is sponsored by Angelia Williams Graves, Aaron R. Rouse, Ryan T. McDougle, L. Louise Lucas, Mamie E. Locke, Bill DeSteph, Christie New Craig, and J.D. "Danny" Diggs.
What is the current status of SR 2004?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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