Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 144
Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
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a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions.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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N) - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1 - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; Offered 01-14-2026 26100146D