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SJ12 • 2026

Miller, Yvonne Bond; portrait thereof to be framed and placed in the Capitol.

Relating to a portrait of the Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Locke
Last action
2026-03-11
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Portrait of Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller

This law allows for a portrait of Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller to be made and hung in the Virginia Capitol.

What This Bill Does

  • It authorizes the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission to contract for, have painted, and appropriately frame a portrait of Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller.
  • The commission must consult with the Clerks of the Senate and House of Delegates when making these plans.
  • The portrait will be placed in the Virginia Capitol.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission
  • Clerks of the Senate and House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Commission
A group that makes decisions or gives advice on a specific topic.
Capitol
The main building where the government meets and works in Virginia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It does not specify when the portrait will be made.
  • It does not provide details on how much money will be used for the portrait.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

SJ12AS1

2026-01-30 • Committee

Rules Amendment

Plain English: The amendment adds a requirement for the Senate to consult with certain officials before authorizing the framing and placement of a portrait.

  • Adds a clause requiring consultation with the Clerks of the Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates when authorizing the framing and placing of Yvonne Bond Miller's portrait.
  • The amendment does not specify what actions or decisions will be made during this consultation process.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-11 House

    Taken up

  2. 2026-03-11 House

    Agreed to by House Block Vote (99-Y 0-N 0-A)

  3. 2026-03-11 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ12ER)

  4. 2026-03-06 Rules

    Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)

  5. 2026-03-02 Studies Subcommittee

    Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)

  6. 2026-03-01 Studies Subcommittee

    Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

  7. 2026-02-10 Rules

    Referred to Committee on Rules

  8. 2026-02-04 Senate

    Read third time and agreed to by Senate

  9. 2026-02-04 Senate

    Read third time

  10. 2026-02-04 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate by voice vote Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  11. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Read second time

  12. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  13. 2026-02-03 Rules

    Rules Amendment agreed to

  14. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Engrossed by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  15. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Rules suspended

  16. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Passed by for the day

  17. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Passed by for the day

  18. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Reading waived Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  19. 2026-01-30 Rules

    Reported from Rules with amendment (Voice Vote)

  20. 2025-12-04 Senate

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101467D

  21. 2025-12-04 Rules

    Referred to Committee on Rules

Official Summary Text

The Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller; portrait.
Authorizes the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission, in consultation with the Clerks of the Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates, to contract for, have painted, and have appropriately framed and placed in the Capitol a portrait of the Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller. As introduced, this resolution was a recommendation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission.

Current Bill Text

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Relating to a portrait of the Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller.
Agreed to by the Senate, February 4, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 11, 2026
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission be authorized, in consultation with the Clerks of the Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates,

to contract for, have painted, and have appropriately framed and placed in the Capitol a portrait of the Honorable Yvonne Bond Miller commemorating her service in the General Assembly.