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VA SB581

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Saddam Salim

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the City of Fairfax charter to remove the four percent cap on transient occupancy taxes for hotels and motels, instead requiring compliance with general Commonwealth laws
  • Confirms the shift of city elections from the first Tuesday in May to November general election dates, with terms beginning January 1 instead of July 1
  • Removes the $50 per meeting cap on compensation for members of city boards or commissions, allowing the Council to set compensation amounts
  • Authorizes emergency spending up to 10% of the prior year's General Fund Budget with a two-thirds Council vote

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

Counties, Cities and Towns2/4/2026
Local Government1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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