HB 887: Herndon, Town of; amending charter, clarifies duties of town council.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Charter; Town of Herndon. Updates the charter for the Town of Herndon in Fairfax County to permit greater flexibility for the town council to contract with the town manager regarding the location of his residence, clarifies the duties of the town manager relative to employees, clarifies that the town council has the authority to appoint two officers: the town manager and town attorney, and establishes that the town manager has the authority to employ any deputies or assistants for the two appointed offices. The bill also removes outdated or duplicative provisions that occur as a result of the changes to the town manager's duties and authority and an obsolete reference to a Town of Herndon school board. This bill is identical to SB 343.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 691 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
4. March 2, 2026Signed by President
5. March 2, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 2, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB887ER)
7. March 2, 2026Enrolled
8. February 25, 2026Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
9. February 25, 2026Read third time
10. February 24, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
11. February 24, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. February 24, 2026Rules suspended

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