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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies. Removes the ability to fill a vacancy in a county or city governing body by an interim appointment and requires that a special election be held to fill any such vacancy. The bill requires the local governing body to petition the court for a writ of special election within one day of the occurrence of the vacancy and for the court to promptly issue the writ for a special election no more than 45 days from the date the writ is issued, with extensions for special election dates that would conflict with primary and general elections.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any vacancy occurring in a county or city governing body must be filled through a special election, removing the option for interim appointments. The local governing body is required to petition the court within one day of the vacancy to issue a writ for a special election, which must be held no more than 45 days after the writ is issued, with provisions for extensions if the election date conflicts with primary or general elections. This change aims to ensure that citizens directly elect individuals to fill these important local government positions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB202) (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB202 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB202) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127208.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB202/text/SB202 |
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