HJR48Introduced in the House of Delegates
Sidewalk, etc. improvements; authority granted to cities and towns to require dedication of land.
Introduced by Ellen McLaughlin, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Study; Commission on Local Government; authority granted to local governing body; cities and towns; requirement of dedicated land for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements; report. Requests the Commission on Local Government to study the feasibility and necessity of providing all cities and towns in the Commonwealth with the authority to require dedication of land for sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements and to evaluate the impacts of requiring the dedication of land for such improvements.
Where it stands
Left in Rules
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) · January 23, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 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?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Terry Kilgore | 45 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26105295D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
Left in Rules
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