HB679Introduced in the House of Delegates
Zoning; special exceptions for City of Portsmouth.
Introduced by C.E. Hayes, District 91
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Zoning; special exceptions; City of Portsmouth. Adds the City of Portsmouth to those localities that have been granted authority to impose a condition upon any special exception relating to retail alcoholic beverage control licensees that provides that such special exception will automatically expire upon a change of ownership of the property, a change in possession, a change in the operation or management of a facility, or the passage of a specific period of time.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N) · January 30, 2026
21
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Garrett McGuire | 17 | Yes |
| Margaret Franklin | 23 | Yes |
| Briana Sewell | 25 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Joseph McNamara | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102813D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Motion to rerefer to Counties, Cities and Towns agreed to
Rereferred to Counties, Cities and Towns
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
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