Counties, Cities and Towns - Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Shin, Irene
Last Updated: 01/22/2026 09:53 AM
Meeting Date & Time: 01/23/2026 Meeting time is immediately upon adjournment of Subcommittee #3 meeting. Add to Calendar
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Location: House Committee Room B - 205
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Notes: Meeting time is immediately upon adjournment of Subcommittee #3 7:00 am meeting.
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Committee Clerk: Karen Glasco 804-698-1941
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Block 1
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB62 | Morefield | Tazewell, Town of; amending charter, residency requirement for town manager. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 3-91 of Chapter 358 of the Acts of Assembly of 1958, which provided a charter for the Town of Tazewell in Tazewell County, relating to town manager. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)Yeas (5): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB153 (Hackworth) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB98 | Ballard | Glen Lyn, Town of; repealing charter. |
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Summary: An Act to repeal Chapter 558, as amended, of the Acts of Assembly of 1950, which provided a charter for the Town of Glen Lyn in Giles County. Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)Yeas (6): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin, Helmer Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB144 | Wachsmann | Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 5 and 6, §§ 7 and 12, as amended, and §§ 15, 16, 19, 20, 25, 35, 38, 39, and 55 of Chapter 486 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, which provided a charter for the Town of Waverley in Sussex County, and to repeal §§ 26 through 33 and 46 of Chapter 486 of the Acts of Assembly of 1926, relating to elections, town council, mayor, town manager, and town powers; emergency. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)Yeas (4): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Helmer Nays (2): Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Related Bills: SB281 (Aird) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N) |
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| HB187 | Convirs-Fowler | Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council, voting districts. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 3.01, as amended, § 3.01:1, and §§ 3.02:1 and 3.02:2, as amended, of Chapter 147 of the Acts of Assembly of 1962, which provided a charter for the City of Virginia Beach, and to repeal § 3.02:3 of Chapters 127 and 762 of the Acts of Assembly of 2020, relating to city council; voting districts; emergency. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (4-Y 1-N)Yeas (4): Shin, Downey, Anderson, McLaughlin Nays (1): Wyatt Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (31-Y 9-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President • 3/10/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/10/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB681 (Rouse) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (4-Y 1-N) |
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| HB305 | Morefield | Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority; quorum. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-5502 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority; quorum. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N)Yeas (3): Shin, Downey, Anderson Nays (2): Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N) |
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| HB315 | Wachsmann | Removal of clutter; cutting of grass; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-901 of the Code of Virginia, relating to removal of clutter; agricultural use exemption; Planning District 19. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N)Yeas (3): Shin, Downey, Anderson Nays (2): Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Related Bills: HB1316 (Pope Adams) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (3-Y 2-N) |
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| HB388 | Callsen | Powers of service districts; control of invasive plant species. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-2403 of the Code of Virginia, relating to powers of service districts; control of invasive plant species. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Local Government Substitute agreed to • 2/25/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB89 (Salim) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB418 | Cole, N.T. | Zoning; manufactured housing. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2247 and 15.2-2290 of the Code of Virginia, relating to zoning; manufactured housing.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB552 | Anderson | Williamsburg, City of; amending charter, change of municipal elections. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 9, 39 through 43, and 55 of Chapters 143 and 156 of the Acts of Assembly of 2009, which provided a charter for the City of Williamsburg, relating to elections, finance director, and city budget. Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)Yeas (6): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin, Helmer Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB179 (Diggs) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB655 | Maldonado | Zoning; manufactured housing. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2247 and 15.2-2290 of the Code of Virginia, relating to zoning; manufactured housing. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 0-N)Yeas (5): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Local Government Substitute agreed to • 3/4/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 1-N 0-A) Related Bills: HB418 (Cole, N.T.) HB801 (Helmer) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB657 | Fowler | Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed. |
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Summary: An Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Louisa in Louisa County and to repeal Chapter 68 of the Acts of Assembly of 1972, as amended, which provided a charter for the Town of Louisa. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)Yeas (5): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB462 (Cifers) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB679 | Hayes | Zoning; special exceptions for City of Portsmouth. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia, relating to zoning; special exceptions; City of Portsmouth. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB116 (Lucas) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N) |
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| HB732 | Davis | Rocky Mount, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed. |
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Summary: A BILL to provide a new charter for the Town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County and to repeal Chapter 952 of the Acts of Assembly of 2000, which provided a charter for the Town of Rocky Mount. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)Yeas (5): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB764 | Zehr | Public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees, Town of Hurt. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-2119.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees; Town of Hurt. Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N)Yeas (5): Shin, Downey, Anderson, Wyatt, McLaughlin Not Voting (1): Martinez Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/3/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/3/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/4/2026 - Read third time • 3/4/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 0-N) |
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| HB792 | Austin | Lexington, City of; amending charter, relating to city council, city attorney, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 15, as amended, § 17.1, §§ 21 and 32, as severally amended, and §§ 33.1, 47, and 49 of Chapter 662 of the Acts of Assembly of 1966, which provided a charter for the City of Lexington, relating to city council, city manager, city attorney, courts, and school board. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/24/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/25/2026 - Read third time • 2/25/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/2/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB801 | Helmer | Zoning; manufactured housing. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2247 and 15.2-2290 of the Code of Virginia, relating to zoning; manufactured housing.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB810 | Downey | Newport News, City of; amending charter, relating to city council. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.01, as amended, of Chapter 576 of the Acts of Assembly of 1978, which provided a charter for the City of Newport News, relating to city council; compensation. Last actions:
Subcommittee #1 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) |
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