Charters

State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, expansion of board of equalization. [HB-415] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ]
Charter; City of Virginia Beach; board of equalization. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach by expanding the board of equalization from four members to five members and an alternate.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Convirs-Fowler Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0386) on 04/04/2024

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Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition of city council. [HB-410] [Community Development ]
Charter; City of Virginia Beach. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach to reflect the City's transition to a city council consisting solely of single-member districts and the mayor.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alex Askew Subcommittee Recommends Incorporating (hb416-convirs-fowler) By Voice Vote on 01/19/2024

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Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, transition of city council. [HB-416] [Community Development ]
Charter; City of Virginia Beach. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach to reflect the City's transition to a city council consisting solely of single-member districts and the mayor.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Convirs-Fowler Governor: Vetoed By Governor on 05/17/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

New Market, Town of; new charter (previous charter repealed). [HB-376] [Community Development ]
Charter; Town of New Market. Establishes a new charter for the Town of New Market in Shenandoah County and repeals the current charter, which was created in 1972. The proposed charter sets out the organization of the town's government and contains powers typically granted to towns.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. C. Todd Gilbert Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0528) on 04/05/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Richmond, City of; amending charter, extensive updates, removing outdated provisions. [HB-331] [Community Development ] [Budget and Spending ] [Law Enforcement ] [Human Rights ]
Charter; City of Richmond. Makes extensive updates to the charter for the City of Richmond. Many changes in the bill have the effect of removing outdated or duplicative provisions and more closely aligning the city's powers with those set out in general law. Other changes include authorizing compensation to individual council members as may be set by the city council by resolution as compensation for attending meetings of standing committees or other meetings of the city council, in addition to the sums permitted by general law. In addition, the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Jones Subcommittee Recommends Continuing To 2025 By Voice Vote on 02/02/2024

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Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Virginia Beach, City of; amending charter, expansion of board of equalization. [HB-236] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ]
Charter; City of Virginia Beach; board of equalization. Amends the charter for the City of Virginia Beach by expanding the board of equalization from four members to five members and an alternate.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Ferrell Tata Left In Counties, Cities And Towns on 02/13/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Constitutional Amendment - Form of County Government - Requirement to Adopt Charter Home Rule [HB-81] [Elections ] [Community Development ]
Requiring each county to adopt a charter by December 31, 2030, using a certain procedure; altering the method by which a county shall adopt a charter under certain circumstances; requiring the charter to provide for the election of members of the county council by the voters of councilmanic districts; and limiting the applicability of certain Constitutional provisions governing code home rule counties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Bouchat Hearing Canceled on 01/18/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Cosmetology Licensure Compact [SB-27] [Consumer Protection ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
Entering into the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; establishing criteria for participating states; authorizing an individual practicing cosmetology to practice in a party state under certain circumstances; establishing the Cosmetology Licensure Compact Commission and its duties and powers; and providing for the amendment of and withdrawal from the Compact.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith Approved By The Governor - Chapter 329 on 04/25/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Corporations and Associations - Limited Worker Cooperative Associations - Authorization (Maryland Limited Cooperative Association Act) [SB-85] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Economic Development ]
Authorizing the formation of limited worker cooperative associations; and establishing rules and procedures for the formation, governance, conversion, and dissolution of limited worker cooperative associations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/20/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Colonial Heights, City of; amending charter, relating to duties of city manager, etc. [HB-227] [Education ]
Charter; City of Colonial Heights. Amends the charter of the City of Colonial Heights by updating language related to the duties of the City Manager and City Attorney, including elimination of the City Attorney's duties to the school board and school superintendent. The bill also includes the update or repeal of various outdated provisions related to appropriations, purchasing, and capital improvements.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Cherry Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0180) on 03/28/2024

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Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Colonial Heights, City of; amending charter, relating to duties of city manager, etc. [SB-112] [Education ] [Budget and Spending ]
Charter; City of Colonial Heights. Amends the charter of the City of Colonial Heights by updating language related to the duties of the City Manager and City Attorney, including elimination of the City Attorney's duties to the school board and school superintendent. The bill also includes the update or repeal of various outdated provisions related to appropriations, purchasing, and capital improvements.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Glen Sturtevant Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0229) on 03/28/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Portsmouth, City of; amending charter, aligning dates for nomination of candidates. [SB-106] [Elections ]
Charter; City of Portsmouth; emergency. Amends the charter for the City of Portsmouth by aligning dates for nomination of candidates and the filling of city council vacancies with state law. The bill also updates a Code of Virginia reference and contains an emergency clause.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Louise Lucas Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0339) on 04/02/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Smithfield, Town of; amending charter, municipal elections, repealing outdated provisions. [HB-91] [Elections ]
Charter; Town of Smithfield. Amends the charter for the Town of Smithfield in Isle of Wight County to reflect the town's shift from May to November municipal elections. The bill also updates or repeals outdated provisions of the town's charter.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Howard Wachsmann Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0269) on 04/02/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Falls Church, City of; amending charter, qualifications of members of boards and commissions. [HB-54] [Community Development ]
Charter; City of Falls Church; qualifications Charter; City of Falls Church; qualifications of members of boards and commissions. Repeals certain provisions in the City of Falls Church charter related to qualifications of persons appointed to boards and commissions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marcus Simon Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0630) on 04/08/2024

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Residency Districts/City of Northwest [SB-386] [Community Development ] [Housing ]
Residency Districts/City of Northwest

  

Sponsored by: Sen. William Rabon Reptd Fav on 06/28/2023

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Greensboro/Winston-Salem Civil Service Board [HB-470] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Greensboro/Winston-Salem Civil Service Board

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jonathan Hardister Ref To Com On Rules And Operations Of The Senate on 04/27/2023

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Youngsville Charter Revised & Consolidated [HB-419]
Youngsville Charter Revised & Consolidated

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Winslow Ch. Sl 2023-73 on 07/03/2023

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Increase Municipal Election Participation Act [SB-265] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Increase Municipal Election Participation Act

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Timothy Moffitt Ch. Sl 2023-44 on 06/16/2023

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Four-Year Term for Mayor/Siler City [HB-312] [Elections ]
Four-Year Term for Mayor/Siler City

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Lucas Reptd Fav Com Substitute on 03/21/2023

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State (North Carolina)
North Carolina 2023-2024 Session

Four-Year Term for Mayor/Siler City [SB-252] [Elections ]
Four-Year Term for Mayor/Siler City

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Natalie Murdock Passed 1st Reading on 03/09/2023

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