Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 387: Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, certain land use approvals.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 387 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, certain land use approvals. Primary sponsor: Christie Craig (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (7-Y 8-N).
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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 Virginia Beach; certain land use approvals. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach by providing that no application to rezone property to a higher density or a more intense zoning district south of the blue line, as defined in the bill, shall be approved except by a recorded affirmative vote of three-fourths of all of the members elected to the city council. The bill further provides that no extension of public water and sanitary sewer shall extend south of the blue line absent a public hearing and specific findings by the city council.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Craig | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in Local Government (7-Y 8-N)
- Referred to Committee on Local Government
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104835D