Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1477: Norfolk, City of; amending charter, conformity with zoning ordinance.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1477 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Norfolk, City of; amending charter, conformity with zoning ordinance. Primary sponsor: Alex Askew (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0316).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Charter; City of Norfolk. Amends the charter for the City of Norfolk to require, on any property where there is a substantial negative impact on public health, safety, and welfare, conformity with the city's zoning ordinance within a reasonable time, to be specified by ordinance, but never less than two years. This bill is identical to SB 806.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Askew | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0316)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 316 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1477ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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