Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 552: Williamsburg, City of; amending charter, change of municipal elections.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 552 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Williamsburg, City of; amending charter, change of municipal elections. Primary sponsor: Jessica L. Anderson. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0169).
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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 Williamsburg. Amends the charter for the City of Williamsburg to reflect the change of municipal elections from May to November as required by general law. The bill also replaces numerous references to "director of finance" with "chief financial officer" and clarifies language related to the transfer of unencumbered appropriated balances between funds. This bill is identical to SB 179.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica L. Anderson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (CHAP0169)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 169 (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 (HB552ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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