Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 144: Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 144 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government. Primary sponsor: Otto Wachsmann (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions.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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Wachsmann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
- Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; Offered 01-14-2026 26100146D