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Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 873: Richlands, Town of; amending charter, relates to ordinance.

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 873 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Richlands, Town of; amending charter, relates to ordinance. Primary sponsor: Travis Hackworth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0042).

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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 Richlands. Amends the charter for the Town of Richlands in Tazewell County by requiring that proposed ordinances be presented, rather than read, at two regular meetings prior to adoption. The bill also requires the town manager to reside within the town within a contractually stated grace period, rather than during the tenure of office. This bill is identical to HB 2199.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Travis HackworthPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate5

“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 (CHAP0042)
  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 42 (Effective 07/01/25)
  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
  4. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
  5. Signed by President
  6. Signed by Speaker
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB873ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (97-Y 0-N)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 25 actions. Full history

Sources

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