Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HJR283: Commending Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 13, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 283 Commending Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 Agreed to by the Senate, March 12, 2026 WHEREAS, Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy, a distinguished law-enforcement officer, celebrated 40 years of service with the Virginia Division of Capitol Police in 2025; and WHEREAS, Dianne Dowdy joined the Virginia Division of Capitol Police (the Division) on April 22, 1985, and has held numerous roles and leadership positions over the years; she currently serves as the Division's crime prevention and emergency preparedness sergeant; and WHEREAS, as a certified crime prevention specialist, Dianne Dowdy has demonstrated her expertise by conducting comprehensive crime prevention and security assessments for the private residences of elected officials and numerous state facilities; and WHEREAS, Dianne Dowdy plays a vital role in the Division's Executive Protection Unit, where she provides advanced training to officers newly assigned to the unit and regularly coordinates executive protection for the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, members of the Supreme Court of Virginia and Court of Appeals of Virginia, and others; and WHEREAS, Dianne Dowdy proudly represents the Division as a senior member of the Honor Guard, participating in details honoring numerous distinguished individuals, as well as fellow law-enforcement officers and ceremonial events; and WHEREAS, Dianne Dowdy's contributions have been instrumental to …
Sponsors
- Luke Torian (D, 24) · primary sponsor
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Lashrecse Aird (D, 13)
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Austin, Terry (R, 37)
- Ballard, Jason (R, 42)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ283ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Received
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107455D
Votes
- Agree to V (March 12, 2026): 0 yea, 0 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HJR283?
- HJR283 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Sergeant Dianne M. Dowdy.
- What is the status of HJR283?
- Passed both chambers as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ283ER) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR283?
- Luke Torian (D, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR283?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJR283
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