Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR156: Commending RADAR Transit.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 9, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 156 Commending RADAR Transit. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026 WHEREAS, for 50 years, RADAR Transit, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing public, specialized, and coordinated transportation that is safe, dependable, and cost-effective, has greatly served the Greater Roanoke Valley community; and WHEREAS, through rural public transit services and specialized transit programs, RADAR meets the needs of its riders, enhancing people's lives by giving them greater access to their communities; and WHEREAS, RADAR emphasizes safety, courtesy, quality, responsiveness, efficiency, and innovation as it strives to be a leading operator in a vital space in the Commonwealth's transportation network; and WHEREAS, RADAR's ridership services touch every corner of the Roanoke Valley, with Valley Metro STAR and MetroFLX serving Roanoke, Vinton, and Salem; The Mountain Express serving Alleghany County, Covington, Clifton Forge, and Iron Gate; Piedmont Area Regional Transport serving Martinsville and Henry County; the Maury Express serving Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge County; and the College Express serving Ferrum College; and WHEREAS, by providing individuals in need with safe, reliable, and affordable transportation, RADAR has helped to make the Greater Roanoke Valley a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the …
Sponsors
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38) · primary sponsor
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Patrick Hope (D, 1)
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Maldonado, Michelle (D, 20)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ156ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Passed by for the day
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26105509D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 5, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR156?
- HJR156 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending RADAR Transit.
- What is the status of HJR156?
- Passed both chambers as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ156ER) (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR156?
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR156?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR156
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