Tazewell, Town of; amending charter, increases term length for members of board of zoning appeals.
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HB 52 — Tazewell, Town of; amending charter, increases term length for members of board of zoning appeals.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 199 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 07, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Charter; Town of Tazewell; board of zoning appeals. Increases the term length for members of the board of zoning appeals for the Town of Tazewell from two to five years. This bill is identical to SB 627.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised bill now specifies that members of the board of zoning appeals will serve a term of five years instead of two years. This change is significant because it provides more stability and continuity within the board, allowing members to work longer on zoning issues without the disruption of frequent turnover. Additionally, it maintains the provision that any member can be removed for cause following a public hearing. This balance aims to ensure accountability while enhancing the efficiency of the board's operations.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E199 An Act to amend and reenact § 6-231, as amended, of Chapter 358 of the Acts of Assembly of 1958, appeals.ovidedwhich provided a charter for the Town of Tazewell in Tazewell County, relating to board of zRningzoning Oappeals. Approved [H 52] L L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
E[H reenacted52] asApproved follows:mended,April of7, Chapter2022 358Be ofit theenacted Actsby ofthe General Assembly of 1958Virginia: is amended and D § 6-231.
The1. board of zoning appeals shall consist of five members, one of whom may be a member of the Planning Commission, each of whom is to be appointed for a term of two five years, and subject filled by the council for the unexpired term of any member.nd after public hearing.
VacanciesThat shall§ be6-231, Bas Eamended, Rof Chapter 358 of the Acts of Assembly of 1958 is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 6-231.
The board of zoning appeals shall consist of five members, one of whom may be a member of the Planning Commission, each of whom is to be appointed for a term of two five years, and subject to removal for cause by the council, upon written charges and after public hearing.
Vacancies shall be filled by the council for the unexpired term of any member.
View plain text versions (3)
- CHAP0199 View text Current pdf April 07, 2022
- HB52ER View text pdf February 25, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100509D pdf January 02, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 199 (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 11, 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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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Local Government (13-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Local Government
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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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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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100509D
Sponsors
- James W. Morefield · 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.
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Votes
| 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 | 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 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | 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 | — | Not Voting |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 52 do?
- Charter; Town of Tazewell; board of zoning appeals. Increases the term length for members of the board of zoning appeals for the Town of Tazewell from two to five years. This bill is identical to SB 627.
- Who sponsors HB 52?
- HB 52 is sponsored by James W. Morefield.
- What is the current status of HB 52?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 52?
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