HB535Introduced in the House of Delegates
Review of plats and plans by locality; designated agent.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Review of plats and plans by locality; designated agent. Allows any locality with a population of 20,000 or less to use its planning commission as the designated agent for purposes of reviewing and acting on subdivision plats, site plans, and plans of development. Currently, only localities with a population of 5,000 or less are permitted to use their planning commissions for such purpose.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N) · January 23, 2026
6
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
8 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| May Nivar | 57 | Yes |
| Shelly Simonds | 70 | Yes |
| Alex Askew | 95 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | 99 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102673D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
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