Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 256 — Norfolk, City of; amending charter, appointment of officers, record of ordinances, etc.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 75 (effective 7/1/18)

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Replaces references to election of certain city officers with references to appointment of such officers and deletes a reference to viva voce voting. The bill removes a provision requiring ordinances to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within 10 days after passage and outdated and duplicative provisions related to claims for property destroyed in a fire. This bill is identical to

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 256 includes a few key changes regarding how council members are appointed and how ordinances are published. Specifically, they've clarified that the council will "appoint" instead of "elect" officers such as the city manager and city clerk, which aligns with standard current practices. Additionally, the requirement for publishing every ordinance of a general nature in local newspapers now specifies this must occur "once within ten days" after passage, making the timeline more precise. These changes enhance clarity in governance and ensure that the public stays informed about local laws in a timely manner.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101743D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1, § 16, as amended, and § 62 of Chapter 34 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, which provided a charter for the City of Norfolk, relating to appointment of officers, record of ordinances, and division of fire.
256 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 5, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1, § 16, as amended, and § 62 of Chapter 34 of the Acts of Assembly of 1918, which provided a charter for the City of Norfolk, relating to appointment of officers, record of ordinances, and division of fire.
[S 256] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
---------- Patrons-- Lewis;
Delegate:
Lindsey ---------- Referred to Committee on Local Government ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 75 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 5, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 26, 2018

  4. Enrolled

  5. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)

  6. Read third time

  7. Read second time

  8. Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  9. Read first time

  10. Placed on Calendar

  11. Read second time and engrossed

  12. Passed by for the day

  13. Referred to Committee on Local Government

  14. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101743D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Joseph C. Lindsey

Not signed on (146)

146 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

Passed House BLOCK VOTE

Passed 100 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 100000
Total 100000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 256 do?
Replaces references to election of certain city officers with references to appointment of such officers and deletes a reference to viva voce voting. The bill removes a provision requiring ordinances to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within 10 days after passage and outdated and duplicative provisions related to claims for property destroyed in a fire. This bill is identical to
Who sponsors SB 256?
SB 256 is sponsored by Joseph C. Lindsey and Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr..
What is the current status of SB 256?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2018. Enacted.
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