SB462Introduced in the Senate
Louisa, Town of; new charter, previous charter repealed.
Introduced by Luther Cifers, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Charter; Town of Louisa. Establishes a new charter for the Town of Louisa in Louisa County and repeals the current charter, which was created in 1972. The new charter sets out the organization of the town's government and contains powers typically granted to towns. This bill is identical to HB 657.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0195)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (93-Y 4-N 0-A) · February 26, 2026
93
Yes
4
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 | No |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102690D
Referred to Committee on Local Government
Reported from Local Government (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
Read first time
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Rules suspended
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day
Reconsideration of Passed by for the day agreed to
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
Passed by for the day
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read third time
Passed House (93-Y 4-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB462ER)
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 195 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0195)
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