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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 281: Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 281 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0339).

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Official summary

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

Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency. Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lashrecse AirdPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13

“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. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0339)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 339 (effective 4/6/2026)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB281ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 28 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source