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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 681: Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council, voting districts.

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 681 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition to a city council, voting districts. Primary sponsor: Aaron Rouse (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0009).

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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. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach to reflect the City's transition to a city council consisting solely of single-member districts and the mayor. This bill is identical to HB 187 and contains an emergency clause.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Aaron RousePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22

“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 (CHAP0009)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 9 (Effective 3/9/2026)
  3. Signed by President
  4. Signed by Speaker
  5. Reenrolled bill text (SB681ER2)
  6. Reenrolled
  7. Governor's recommendation adopted
  8. House concurred in Governor's recommendation (67-Y 27-N 1-A)
  9. Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (22-Y 17-N 0-A)
  10. Governor's recommendation received by Senate
  11. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 05, 2026
  12. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 26, 2026

Showing 12 most recent of 34 actions. Full history

Sources

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