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VA HB 144

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Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did VA HB 144 pass?

The current status of VA HB 144 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns

What is VA HB 144 about?

Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency. Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause.

Who sponsors VA HB 144?

H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. is the primary sponsor of VA HB 144.

Description

Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency. Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause.

Introduced
2026-01-05
Latest action
2026-02-18 — Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr.primary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-18

    Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns

  2. 2026-01-23

    Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)

  3. 2026-01-21

    Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-01-05

    Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-05

    Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; Offered 01-14-2026 26100146D

    filing,introduction

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Votes

  • Subcommittee recommends laying on the table

    2026-01-23 · pass · 4-2

    Member-level votes (7)
    • Irene Shin: yes
    • Marty Martinez: not voting
    • Mark C. Downey: yes
    • Jessica L. Anderson: yes
    • Scott A. Wyatt: no
    • Ellen H. McLaughlin: no
    • Dan I. Helmer: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB144

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