HB810Introduced in the House of Delegates
Newport News, City of; amending charter, relating to city council.
Introduced by Mark Downey, District 69
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Charter; City of Newport News. Amends the charter for the City of Newport News by requiring the establishment of a citizen compensation committee that shall perform a detailed analysis and provide salary recommendations for members of city council prior to the city council approving any salary increase.
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 30, 2026
6
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| Ellen McLaughlin | 36 | Yes |
| Scott Wyatt | 60 | Yes |
| Mark Downey | 69 | No |
| Jessica Anderson | 71 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103642D
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee Counties, Cities and Towns
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