Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2175: Celebrating the life of Romayne Elizabeth Marschak.
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. 2175 Celebrating the life of Romayne Elizabeth Marschak. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Romayne Elizabeth Marschak, a renowned advocate for social justice, equality, and LGBTQIA+ rights, noted historian, and beloved member of the Richmond community, died on June 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, Romayne Elizabeth "Beth" Marschak's political and social activism began at Westhampton College at the University of Richmond, where she founded a group called Organization for Women's Liberation; and WHEREAS, Beth Marschak's involvement in the women's movement inspired her support of other causes; she helped plan and organize the first Earth Day in Richmond in 1971 and was involved in antiwar protests and civil rights demonstrations, including with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and WHEREAS, Beth Marschak was active with the National Women's Political Caucus and Virginia Women's Political Caucus for many years, which led her to cofound the organization Richmond Lesbian Feminists in 1975; and WHEREAS, Beth Marschak coauthored the book Lesbian and Gay Richmond detailing the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in Richmond and also developed informational tours for the Valentine Museum in Richmond; and WHEREAS, Beth Marschak provided visionary leadership while sitting on the boards of a number of community organizations, including Diversity Richmond, the YWCA, and the Elegba Folklore Society, and she …
Sponsors
- Betsy Carr (D, 78) · primary sponsor
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Paul Krizek (D, 16)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Rodney Willett (D, 58)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2175ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200270D
Common questions
- What is HR2175?
- HR2175 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of Romayne Elizabeth Marschak.
- What is the status of HR2175?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2175ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2175?
- Betsy Carr (D, 78), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2175?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2175
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