Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 810: Newport News, City of; amending charter, relating to city council.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 810 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Newport News, City of; amending charter, relating to city council. Primary sponsor: Mark C. Downey. 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; City of Newport News. Amends the charter for the City of Newport News by requiring the establishment of a citizen compensation committee that shall perform a detailed analysis and provide salary recommendations for members of city council prior to the city council approving any salary increase.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark C. Downey | 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
- Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103642D