Sovereign Immunity Repeal Bill Defeated
On February 12, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted
February 17, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Oppose Bills to Make Multi-Family Residential a “By-Right” Use in Commercial Districts
By votes of 64-35 and 21-19, HB 816 (Helmer) and
February 17, 2026
Elections Legislation Update
Several election-related bills of interest to local governments remain under
February 17, 2026
Finance Legislation Roundup
As the 2026 General Assembly approaches the unofficial half-way marker
February 17, 2026
Capitol Contact ALERT – Oppose Ban on the Agricultural Use of Biosolids
SB 386 (Stuart) as substituted, would severely limit the practice of
February 16, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Speed Camera Bills that Waive Sovereign Immunity to be Heard on House Floor
HB 1220 (Delaney), HB 994 (Seibold), and HB 1330 (Seibold)
February 12, 2026
Bills Requiring Local Responsibility for Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Programs Have Been Improved
HB 862 (Cousins) and SB 391 (Stuart) are bills introduced
February 12, 2026
VACo Supports Legislation Extending Sunset of the Commission on School Construction and Modernization
VACo supports HB 544 (Askew) and SB 498 (Aird), which
February 12, 2026
Juvenile Detention Center Legislation Continued to 2027
SB 468 (Marsden), which built on previous discussions about consolidation
February 12, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Bills Mandating Statewide Standards for Solar Facilities Clear the House and Senate
By votes of 63-33 and 21-17, HB 711 (Herring) and
February 12, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Bill to Override Local Authority to Regulate Off-Street Parking Passes the House
By a vote of 61-37, the House of Delegates passed
February 12, 2026
ACTION ITEM: Bill to Expand Optional Affordable Dwelling Unit Program to All Localities Passes
By a vote of 21-19, the Senate passed SB 74
February 12, 2026