Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1971: Danville, City of; new charter (previous charter repealed).
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1971 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Danville, City of; new charter (previous charter repealed). Primary sponsor: Daniel W. Marshall, III. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0051).
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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 Danville. Establishes a new charter for the City of Danville and repeals the current charter, which was created in 1982. The proposed charter sets out the organization of the city's government and contains powers typically granted to cities. Changes in the new charter include (i) replacing the current borrowing process with the process established by state law, (ii) eliminating the city council supermajority required to pass certain ordinances related to revenue and spending in conformance with state law, (iii) clarifying that certain council actions require a majority vote of those members present and voting rather than an absolute majority, (iv) eliminating the requirement that organizational changes to city departments and divisions be by ordinance, (v) reducing the maximum dollar limit required to be approved by ordinance to reflect a mandatory requirement of state law, and (vi) reducing from three to two the number of council members who can request a special meeting to reflect a mandatory requirement of state law. The bill makes numerous other clarifying and technical changes. This bill is identical to SB 1206.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel W. Marshall, III | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Eric Phillips | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“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 (CHAP0051)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 51 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1971ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N)
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