SB197Introduced in the Senate
Land Use - Comprehensive and General Plans - Alteration of Elements
Introduced by Education, Energy, and the Environment
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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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; requiring certain State agencies to provide charter counties and other local jurisdictions with assistance and information relevant to the preparation of each element; and applying the Act prospectively.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 111
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
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026
95
Yes
37
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {543226/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (39-4)
Referred Economic Matters
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (95-37)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 111
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