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

It became law on Apr 6, 2026.

VA HB 940 · House Bill · 2026

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Became law
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Sponsor
Nadarius Clark
Latest action
Apr 6, 2026

What it does

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 SB 303.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

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    Apr 6, 2026

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Law in Virginia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.

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