Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2074: Commending Colonel James T. O'Kelley, USMCR (Ret.).
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2074 Commending Colonel James T. O'Kelley, USMCR (Ret.). Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Colonel James T. O'Kelley, USMCR (Ret.) is an honorable veteran and esteemed law-enforcement officer who greatly served both the nation and the Commonwealth in his military and civilian careers; and WHEREAS, a native of Asheville, James "Jim" T. O'Kelley earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Duke University in 1964 and later obtained a master's degree in systems management and a doctorate in public policy analysis from The George Washington University in 1971 and 1976, respectively; and WHEREAS, Jim O'Kelley honorably served his country for 36 years as a member of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve, including tours of duty in Vietnam as a second lieutenant platoon commander, an advisor to the 2nd Republic of Korea Marine Corps Brigade, and a lieutenant executive officer and captain, company commander, with the USMC 9th Engineer Battalion; and WHEREAS, Jim O'Kelley pursued further military education throughout his career at a number of prestigious institutions in the United States, Canada, and England, including what was formerly the Amphibious Warfare School at Quantico and the Naval War College, and he later also served as a member of the faculty at many of these institutions, as well …
Sponsors
- Amy Laufer (D, 55) · primary sponsor
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- David Bulova (D, 11)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Betsy Carr (D, 78)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2074ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Taken up for immediate consideration
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200126D
Common questions
- What is HR2074?
- HR2074 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Colonel James T. O'Kelley, USMCR (Ret.).
- What is the status of HR2074?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2074ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2074?
- Amy Laufer (D, 55), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2074?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2074
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