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

HR 2186 — Commending Janice Edwards-Dalton.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2186ER)

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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 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    1 primary, 30 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill commends Janice Edwards-Dalton for her contributions.

This bill officially recognizes and commends Janice Edwards-Dalton for her notable efforts. It serves to honor her achievements and contributions.

Summary

Commending Janice Edwards-Dalton.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HR 2186 has been updated to reflect the official agreement of the House of Delegates regarding the commendation of Janice Edwards-Dalton, who is retiring after 31 years in education. The revisions primarily consist of adding a formal resolution section and removing references to the introduction phase of the bill. This change signifies that the bill has moved forward in its legislative process and is now an agreed-upon resolution honoring Janice's contributions to her school community. This formal acknowledgment is important as it publicly recognizes and celebrates her dedication and impact on education.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200291D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SPECIAL SESSION I + + + ENROLLED + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2186 I Offered June 22, 2026 N Commending Janice Edwards-Dalton.
2186 + E + Commending Janice Edwards-Dalton.
T ————— Patrons—Henson, Askew, Callsen, Cohen, Convirs-Fowler, Cousins, Feggans, Helmer, Hernandez, Keys- R Gamarra, Krizek, Laufer, LeVere Bolling, Martinez, McClure, McGuire, McPike, McQuinn, Mehta, O Pope Adams, Price, Reaser, Reid, Seibold, Sewell, Shin, Simonds, Sullivan, Thornton, Tran and Ward ————— D WHEREAS, Janice Edwards-Dalton, an esteemed education administrator and principal at Laurel Hill Elementary School in Lorton, is retiring from public education after 31 years;
N + + R + + O Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 L WHEREAS, Janice Edwards-Dalton, an esteemed education administrator and principal at Laurel Hill L Elementary School in Lorton, is retiring from public education after 31 years;
and U C WHEREAS, Janice Edwards-Dalton began her career as an educator in 1995 in Loudoun County and transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools four years later;
and WHEREAS, Janice Edwards-Dalton began her career as an educator in 1995 in Loudoun County and E transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools four years later;
she has been the principal of Laurel Hill E Elementary School since 2015;
she has been the principal of Laurel Hill D Elementary School since 2015;
and WHEREAS, Janice Edwards-Dalton works tirelessly to foster an educational environment that supports D continuous learning and encourages all students to innovate, grow, and thrive;
and WHEREAS, Janice Edwards-Dalton works tirelessly to foster an educational environment that supports continuous learning and encourages all students to innovate, grow, and thrive;
(Respect, Ownership, Attitude, and Responsibility) code to motivate students to take an active role in their academic, social, and emotional development;
H (Respect, Ownership, Attitude, and Responsibility) code to motivate students to take an active role in their R academic, social, and emotional development;
and WHEREAS, in honor of her accomplishments as an educator, Janice Edwards-Dalton was named Fairfax H County Public Schools' 2026 Outstanding Principal Finalist for Region 4 and Laurel Hill Elementary School R 22 was presented the Department of Education's Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award during her tenure;
and 2 WHEREAS, in honor of her accomplishments as an educator, Janice Edwards-Dalton was named Fairfax 8 County Public Schools' 2026 Outstanding Principal Finalist for Region 4 and Laurel Hill Elementary School 6 E was presented the Department of Education's Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award during her tenure;
8 and 6 WHEREAS, with great leadership, integrity, and compassion, Janice Edwards-Dalton has embodied the ideals of the education profession throughout her career, earning the praise and admiration of all Virginians;
R and WHEREAS, with great leadership, integrity, and compassion, Janice Edwards-Dalton has embodied the ideals of the education profession throughout her career, earning the praise and admiration of all Virginians;
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2186ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200291D

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (30)

Not signed on (117)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2186 do?
Commending Janice Edwards-Dalton.
Who sponsors HR 2186?
HR 2186 is sponsored by Jeion A. Ward, Kathy K.L. Tran, Virgil Thornton, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., Shelly A. Simonds, Irene Shin, Briana D. Sewell, Holly M. Seibold, David A. Reid, Atoosa R. Reaser, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Delores L. McQuinn, Kirk McPike, Garrett McGuire, Adele Y. McClure, Marty Martinez, Amy J. Laufer, Paul E. Krizek, Karen Keys-Gamarra, Phil M. Hernandez, Dan I. Helmer, Michael B. Feggans, Rae Cousins, Laura Jane Cohen, Katrina Callsen, Alex Q. Askew, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler, Destiny LeVere Bolling, Leslie Chambers Mehta, and Kimberly Pope Adams.
What is the current status of HR 2186?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 22, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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