Senate designates Veterans Visibility Day

Summary#

SR-63 is a West Virginia Senate resolution, not a bill that amends state law. It designates March 13, 2026, as Veterans Visibility Day at the Legislature; its stated goal is to honor veterans and people currently serving in the armed forces. The supplied status says it was enacted, and the designated day has passed.

  • The Senate designated the day for recognition at the Legislature.
  • The Senate expressed gratitude and respect to West Virginia veterans and current service members.
  • The Senate Clerk was directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Department of Veterans Assistance.

What it means for you#

  • Veterans and current service members: The resolution offers formal recognition and thanks from the Senate. It does not create a benefit, service, or legal right.
  • The Senate Clerk: The Clerk must forward a copy of the resolution to the Department of Veterans Assistance.
  • The public: The resolution does not require the public, businesses, or other government bodies to do anything.

Money#

No cost information is in the available material.

  • The resolution does not specify spending, staffing, fees, or a funding source.

What is unclear#

  • No publicly available information is given about any event or activities planned for the designated day.
  • The resolution does not say how the Department of Veterans Assistance is to use the copy it receives.

Case for#

  • A possible argument for the resolution is that a formal day of recognition lets the Senate publicly thank veterans and current service members.
  • It directs the Clerk to send the resolution to the state’s Department of Veterans Assistance, giving that department formal notice of the Senate’s recognition.

Case against#

  • One limitation is that the resolution creates no benefit or service for veterans; its effect is recognition.
  • The resolution does not specify any event, public participation, or follow-up, so the practical effect beyond the Senate’s statement is unclear.

Votes

Adopted (Roll No. 521)

For (97%)
Paired (3%)