Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB296 — County manager plan of government; affordable dwelling unit ordinance.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the county manager plan of government and affordable dwelling unit ordinances.

This legislation relates to how county governments manage their operations and includes provisions for affordable housing. It aims to provide a framework for county managers in implementing affordable dwelling unit ordinances.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may influence the availability of affordable housing options for families in the county.

Summary

County manager plan of government; affordable dwelling unit ordinance.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3

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

  6. H Read first time

  7. H Placed on Calendar

  8. S Read third time and passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)

  9. S Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)

  10. S Local Government Substitute agreed to

  11. S Read second time

  12. S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  13. S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  14. S Rules suspended

  15. S Committee substitute printed 26107556D-S1

  16. S Reported from Local Government with substitute (10-Y 4-N 1-A)

  17. S Senate committee offered

  18. S Referred to Committee on Local Government

  19. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104771D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 18 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

Read third time and passed Senate

Passed 22 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 221800
Total 221800
% of votes cast 55%45%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Nay
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
Christie New Craig — Nay
Christopher T. Head — Nay
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Nay
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Nay
Tara A. Durant — Nay
Timmy French — Nay
Todd E. Pillion — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

Official roll call →

Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Local Government with substitute

Passed 10 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10401
Total 10401
% of votes cast 67%27%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Not Voting
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luther Cifers, III — Nay
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Nay
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB296 do?
County manager plan of government; affordable dwelling unit ordinance.
Who sponsors SB296?
SB296 is sponsored by Barbara A. Favola.
What is the current status of SB296?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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