Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 289: Hopewell, City of; amending charter, membership of Hopewell Water Renewal Commission.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 289 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hopewell, City of; amending charter, membership of Hopewell Water Renewal Commission. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0492).
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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 Hopewell; Hopewell Water Renewal Commission. Changes the membership makeup of the Hopewell Water Renewal Commission (the Commission) by providing that up to seven members shall be selected from nominees submitted by users, with each user being permitted to nominate one member. The bill specifies that each new nominating user shall provide a reasonable, market-based capital contribution based on expected facility usage and consistent with the net present value of the existing users' prior capital contributions. The bill also establishes that, in order for actions or decisions made by the Commission to be effective, they must be agreed to by (i) a majority of its members and (ii) either the city manager or the member of the city council serving on the Commission. Finally, the bill removes the city council's authority to overrule actions of the Commission and to prescribe further duties to the Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“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 (CHAP0492)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 492 (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 (SB289ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (97-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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