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VA SB581
VA SB581Fairfax, City of; amending charter, elections, compensation for members of boards or commissions.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Charter; City of Fairfax; financial powers; elections; compensation for members of boards or commissions. Amends the charter for the City of Fairfax by replacing a cap on the transient occupancy tax with a reference to general law. The bill also amends the charter to align it with current law requiring municipal elections to be held at the November general election. Finally, the bill removes the limit of $50 per meeting for compensation of members of boards and commissions and provides that such compensation is in such amounts as established by the City Council.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the charter of the City of Fairfax. It updates the timing of municipal elections to align with the general election held in November, rather than the current May date, and adjusts the start of terms for elected officials accordingly. Additionally, it removes a specific dollar limit on compensation for members of city boards and commissions, allowing the City Council to determine these amounts. The bill also modifies how the city can tax short-term lodging, replacing a specific cap on the transient occupancy tax with a reference to general state law, which provides a broader framework for such taxes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (28-Y 12-N 0-A) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB581 |
| Conference Report SB581 | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB581/text/SB581AC |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB581/text/SB581H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB581/text/SB581HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB581/text/SB581 |
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