La Crosse, Town of; amending charter, municipal elections.
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HB 1258 — La Crosse, Town of; amending charter, municipal elections.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 329 (effective 7/1/22)
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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Summary
Charter; Town of La Crosse; municipal elections.Updates the charter for the Town of La Crosse in Mecklenburg Countyto reflect its upcoming shift from May to November municipal elections.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
41 added · 40 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to HB 1258 clarify and streamline the provisions concerning the election of municipal officers in the Town of La Crosse. Specifically, the language has been updated to include clear terms about who is eligible to vote and hold office, and how the electoral process aligns with Virginia state laws. This change is important as it ensures the town’s election practices are consistent and up-to-date, making it easier for residents to understand their rights and the election timeline.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E329 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2 and 3 of Chapter 867 of the Acts of Assembly of 2003, which N provided a charter for the Town of La Crosse in Mecklenburg County, relating to municipal elections.
R[H O1258] L Approved [HApril 1258]11, L2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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recorderThe andmunicipal officers of the town shall consist of a chiefmayor, six council members, a clerk-treasurer, a voters of police.the town, and all persons qualified to vote in said election shall be eligible for any of said offices.
The mayor and members of council shall be elected by the qualifiedurer, a voters of the town, and all persons qualified to vote in said election shall be eligible for any of said offices.
Three council members shall be elected on the first Tuesday in May 2002 following the first Monday in NovembeHNovember 2022, and every four years thereafter.
The mayor and three other council members shall be elect1delected on the first Tuesday in May 2004 following the first Monday in November 2024 and every four years 5thereafter. by the council, the town clerk shall be the recorder.
The office of clerk and treasurer may be held by the same person.
Unless otherwise provided by the council, the town clerk shall be the recorder.
He shall preside over the meeting of the town council and shall have the same right to speak therein as a member of the council, but shall not vote except in the case of a tie vote.
He shall have the power of veto over the ordinances and shall resolutions of the council, but such ordinances and resolutions may be passed over such veto by a two-thirds vote of the members of the town council present and voting.
The police force of the town shall be under the control of the mayor for the purpose of enforcing peace and good order and executing the laws of the Commonwealth and the ordinances of the town.
The president of council shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor, and, if a vacancy electedoccurs, toshall fillbecome themayor unexpireduntil term.ethe next regular council election.
At that election, a mayor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 329 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Passed by temporarily
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Local Government (14-Y 0-N)
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Assigned Local Gov sub: Charters
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Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
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Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Presented and ordered printed 22103444D
Sponsors
- Jr. Thomas C. Wright · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| March, Marie E. | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Briana D. Sewell | — | Yea |
| Cordoza, A.C. | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Irene Shin | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| LaRock, Dave A. | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Wyatt | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Avoli, G. "John" | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Not Voting |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1258 do?
- Charter; Town of La Crosse; municipal elections.Updates the charter for the Town of La Crosse in Mecklenburg Countyto reflect its upcoming shift from May to November municipal elections.
- Who sponsors HB 1258?
- HB 1258 is sponsored by Thomas C. Wright, Jr..
- What is the current status of HB 1258?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1258?
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