SB127Introduced in the Senate
Chatham, Town of; amending charter, updating or removing outdated provisions.
Introduced by Tammy Brankley Mulchi, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Charter; Town of Chatham. Amends the charter for the Town of Chatham in Pittsylvania County by updating or removing outdated provisions. This bill is identical to HB 1050.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0259)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A) · February 25, 2026
97
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102020D
Referred to Committee on Local Government
Senate committee offered
Reported from Local Government with amendments (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Local Government Amendments agreed to (Voice Vote)
Engrossed by Senate as amended Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB127ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 259 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0259)
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