Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR324: Commending the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 324 Commending the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026 WHEREAS, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, established at The College of William & Mary on December 5, 1776, began with a student-driven idea that a new nation required cultural as well as political institutions to serve as an elevating force in turbulent times and embraced as its motto "the love of learning is the guide of life"; and WHEREAS, Phi Beta Kappa is now regarded as the nation's premier academic honor society; from its origin at The College of William & Mary, the society has grown to include more than 290 chapters, including 15 in the Commonwealth, nearly 50 alumni associations, and more than 700,000 members worldwide; and WHEREAS, Phi Beta Kappa's mission of championing education in the arts and sciences, fostering freedom of thought, and recognizing academic excellence has transformed the nation's intellectual, cultural, and civic life by equipping generations of students with the knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to their communities; and WHEREAS, Phi Beta Kappa models the habits of inquiry, dialogue, and shared purpose that sustain a resilient democracy, demonstrating that a healthy republic thrives through the often quiet but essential work of listening, thinking, and reasoning well; and WHEREAS, the 250th anniversary of …
Sponsors
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Karrie Delaney (D, 9)
- Lindsey Dougherty (D, 75)
- Mark Downey (D, 69)
- Debra Gardner (D, 76)
- C.E. Hayes (D, 91)
- Phil Hernandez (D, 94)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR324ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109372D
Common questions
- What is HR324?
- HR324 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
- What is the status of HR324?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR324ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR324?
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR324?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR324
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