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HB190Introduced in the House of Delegates

Constitutional Amendment - Form of County Government - Requirement to Adopt Charter Home Rule

IntroducedHouse Government, Labor, and Elections

Introduced by Christopher Bouchat, District 5

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring each county to adopt a charter by December 31, 2032, 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; limiting the applicability of certain constitutional provisions governing code home rule counties; and requiring the amendment proposed by the Act be submitted to the qualified voters of the State for approval or rejection.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

February 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Environment and Transportation

  3. Rereferred to Government, Labor, and Elections

  4. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

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