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VA HB1342

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gretchen Bulova

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 4% cap on transient occupancy tax for hotels, motels, and boarding houses, allowing the City Council to set rates in accordance with Virginia general law
  • Shifts city elections from the first Tuesday in May to November general election dates (first Tuesday after the first Monday in November), effective starting in 2022
  • Changes terms for Council members and Mayor to begin January 1 instead of July 1 following their election
  • Removes the $50 per meeting cap on compensation for members of city boards or commissions, allowing Council to set compensation amounts
  • Ratifies all prior elections held under previous charter provisions

Legislative Description

Fairfax, City of; amending charter, elections, compensation for members of boards or commissions.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/6/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns: Subcommittee #11/28/2026
Counties, Cities and Towns1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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