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

HR 2149 — Commending Teddy Riley.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2149ER)

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

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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  • Passed House of Delegates

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  • 13 sponsors

    1 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill officially acknowledges Teddy Riley for his contributions.

The bill commends Teddy Riley for his achievements and contributions. It serves as a formal recognition of his impact.

Summary

Commending Teddy Riley.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Resolution 2149 include a shift in the designation from "Introduced" to "Enrolled," indicating that the resolution has passed through all necessary stages and is officially adopted. Additionally, specific wording was adjusted for clarity, but no significant content was altered. This resolution now formally recognizes and commends Teddy Riley for his influential role in music, particularly through his pioneering work in the New Jack Swing genre and contributions to the music scene in Virginia Beach. This acknowledgment highlights the cultural impact of local figures in the broader music industry, which can inspire future generations of artists.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + + INTRODUCED + + 26200242D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + + ENROLLED + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2149 I Offered June 19, 2026 N Commending Teddy Riley.
2149 E + N +ommending Teddy Riley.
T ————— Patrons—Feggans, Anthony, Callsen, Carroll, Cole, N.T., Cousins, Gardner, Glass, LeVere Bolling, R Martinez, McAuliff, McQuinn and Mehta O ————— WHEREAS, Teddy Riley, the founder of Future Records Recording Studios in Virginia Beach who D revolutionized contemporary music by pioneering New Jack Swing, a blend of hip hop, rhythm and blues, U and pop, has influenced recording artists around the world;
+ R + + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, Teddy Riley, the founder of Future Records Recording Studios in Virginia Beach who L revolutionized contemporary music by pioneering New Jack Swing, a blend of hip hop, rhythm and blues, E and pop, has influenced recording artists around the world;
and C WHEREAS, Teddy Riley relocated from New York City to Virginia Beach in 1990, then opened the Future Records Recording Studios in the Thalia neighborhood;
and WHEREAS, Teddy Riley relocated from New York City to Virginia Beach in 1990, then opened the D Future Records Recording Studios in the Thalia neighborhood;
the facility quickly became a cultural E landmark in the region and one of the premier recording studios on the East Coast, demonstrating that world- class music production could thrive in the Commonwealth;
the facility quickly became a cultural landmark in the region and one of the premier recording studios on the East Coast, demonstrating that world- class music production could thrive in the Commonwealth;
and D WHEREAS, Teddy Riley worked with numerous nationally and internationally renowned artists, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Heavy D, New Kids on the Block, and Tom Jones;
and WHEREAS, Teddy Riley worked with numerous nationally and internationally renowned artists, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle, Heavy D, New Kids on the Block, and Tom Jones;
he inspired local artists such as Missy Elliott and Timbaland and notably mentored Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who formed The Neptunes and became one of the most successful production teams in music history;
he inspired local artists such as Missy Elliott and Timbaland and notably mentored Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who formed The Neptunes and became one of the H R most successful production teams in music history;
and WHEREAS, through Future Records Recording Studios, Teddy Riley contributed to the emergence of the region's unique musical sound and established Hampton Roads as a center for creativity, innovation, and H artistic excellence;
and 2 WHEREAS, through Future Records Recording Studios, Teddy Riley contributed to the emergence of the 4 region's unique musical sound and established Hampton Roads as a center for creativity, innovation, and E R artistic excellence;
now, therefore, be it 2 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Teddy Riley hereby be commended for his achievements as 1 the founder of Future Records Recording Studios and his contributions to contemporary music in Hampton 9 Roads, the Commonwealth, and around the world;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Teddy Riley hereby be commended for his achievements as the founder of Future Records Recording Studios and his contributions to contemporary music in Hampton Roads, the Commonwealth, and around the world;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2149ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200242D

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Not signed on (135)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2149 do?
Commending Teddy Riley.
Who sponsors HR 2149?
HR 2149 is sponsored by Leslie Chambers Mehta, Delores L. McQuinn, Marty Martinez, Jackie H. Glass, Debra D. Gardner, Rae Cousins, Nicole Cole, Katrina Callsen, Bonita G. Anthony, Michael B. Feggans, Stacey Annie Carroll, Destiny LeVere Bolling, and John Chilton McAuliff.
What is the current status of HR 2149?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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