Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 179: 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
SB 179 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Williamsburg, City of; amending charter, change of municipal elections. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0170).
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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 HB 552.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Diggs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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 (CHAP0170)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 170 (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 Senate and House (SB179ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
- Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)
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