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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 303: Suffolk, City of; amending charter, clarifying membership of city council.

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 303 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Suffolk, City of; amending charter, clarifying membership of city council. Primary sponsor: Emily Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0244).

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

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

Charter; City of Suffolk. Corrects an error in the existing charter of the City of Suffolk to clarify that the city council shall consist of eight members to reflect the addition of the directly elected mayor to the city council. The bill also removes obsolete language to clarify the appointment process and responsibilities of the city clerk. Finally, the bill updates language to reflect the city manager's direct responsibility for the department directors, consistent with the City of Suffolk's established management and reporting structure. This bill is identical to HB 940.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Emily JordanPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17

“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 (CHAP0244)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 244 (effective 7/1/2026)
  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 (SB303ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (96-Y 1-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
  12. Passed by for the day

Showing 12 most recent of 27 actions. Full history

Sources

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