Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB844 — Public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees, Town of Bowling Green.

Last action — Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)

  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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees, Town of Bowling Green.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)

  2. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)

  4. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  5. H Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1

  6. H Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103922D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"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

Stricken from docket by Counties, Cities and Towns

Passed 21 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 21001
Total 21001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Not Voting
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Margaret A. Franklin — Yea
Mark C. Downey — Yea
Marty Martinez — Yea
May Nivar — Yea
Nicole Cole — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Virgil Thornton — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB844 do?
Public utilities; discounted water and sewer fees, Town of Bowling Green.
Who sponsors HB844?
HB844 is sponsored by Hillary Pugh Kent.
What is the current status of HB844?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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