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SJ 326

Self Storage Association; commemorating its 50th anniversary.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 2 co-sponsors

The resolution formally commends the Self Storage Association for 50 years of leadership, education, and advocacy in the self-storage industry.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ326ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 326

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 326 (SJ326) — Self Storage Association 50th Anniversary

Overview

SJ326ER is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution by the Virginia General Assembly commending the Self Storage Association (SSA) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The enrolled version (SJ326ER) was adopted by both chambers in February 2025. The bill recognizes SSA’s history, role, and contributions to the self-storage industry in Virginia and nationwide.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially commend the Self Storage Association for its 50 years of service since its establishment in 1975.
  • Acknowledge SSA’s role as a leading nonprofit trade organization representing the self-storage industry, headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
  • Highlight SSA’s functions as an industry communicator, educator, advocate, and promoter of the self-storage sector.
  • Express admiration for SSA’s work to maintain a fair and competitive industry environment and to benefit its members of varying types and sizes.

Key Provisions

  • The General Assembly “commends” the Self Storage Association on its 50th anniversary.
  • The Clerk of the Senate is directed to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to the SSA as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the organization’s contributions to self-storage businesses in the Commonwealth and the United States.
  • The language emphasizes SSA’s roles:
    • Representing needs and interests of self-storage businesses nationwide for five decades.
    • Providing informational and educational resources to members, the public, and media.
    • Enhancing the industry’s public image and supporting business viability.
    • Advocating for the industry before government entities at all levels.
    • Serving all members equally and promoting a fair, competitive industry.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Self Storage Association (SSA) and its members.
  • Secondary: Public, industry stakeholders, and the broader Commonwealth audience who benefit from SSA’s resources and advocacy.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 3, 2025.
  • Senate actions: Engrossed and agreed to by voice vote on February 6, 2025.
  • House actions: Received February 7, 2025; agreed to by House by voice vote on February 10, 2025.
  • Enrolled: February 11, 2025 (SJ326ER) after passage in both chambers.
  • Status: The bill is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive policy change, and does not authorize spending or create new obligations.

Impact and takeaway

SJ326ER provides formal ceremonial appreciation from Virginia’s General Assembly to SSA for its 50-year leadership in the self-storage industry. It serves as a public acknowledgment of SSA’s contributions and may bolster public recognition and goodwill, but it does not alter law or policy or create fiscal obligations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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