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HB243Introduced in the House of Delegates

Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements

Passed

Introduced by Economic Matters

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering the required elements of comprehensive and general plans for charter counties and other local jurisdictions; establishing requirements and guidelines for each element; and requiring certain State agencies to provide charter counties and other local jurisdictions with assistance and information relevant to the preparation of each element.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 110

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026

37

Yes

7

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Economic Matters

  3. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters

  5. Favorable with Amendments {153929/1 Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  7. Third Reading Passed (94-39)

  8. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

  9. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

  10. Favorable Adopted

  11. Second Reading Passed

  12. Third Reading Passed (37-7)

  13. Returned Passed

  14. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 110

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