Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB261 — Real property; tax classification of land and improvements in City of Newport News.

Last action — Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Real property; tax classification of land and improvements in City of Newport News.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Incorporated by Finance (HB282-Callsen) (Voice Vote)

  2. H Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)

  3. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  4. H Placed on Finance Agenda

  5. H Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/18/2026 8:26 pm)

  6. H Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #2

  7. H Referred to Committee on Finance

  8. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103321D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Subcommittee recommends reporting

Passed 9 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9101
Total 9101
% of votes cast 82%9%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Lindsey Dougherty — Yea
Margaret A. Franklin — Yea
Nicole Cole — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Stacey Annie Carroll — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Vivian E. Watts — Not Voting
Wendell S. Walker — Yea

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB261 do?
Real property; tax classification of land and improvements in City of Newport News.
Who sponsors HB261?
HB261 is sponsored by Shelly A. Simonds.
What is the current status of HB261?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB261?
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