SB 343 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Herndon, Town of; amending charter, clarifies duties of town council.

Summary

Charter; Town of Herndon. Updates the charter for the Town of Herndon in Fairfax County to permit greater flexibility for the town council to contract with the town manager regarding the location of his residence, clarifies the duties of the town manager relative to employees, clarifies that the town council has the authority to appoint two officers: the town manager and town attorney, and establishes that the town manager has the authority to employ any deputies or assistants for the two appointed offices. The bill also removes outdated or duplicative provisions that occur as a result of the changes to the town manager's duties and authority and an obsolete reference to a Town of Herndon school board. This bill is identical to HB 887.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Feb 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Enrolled → Chaptered · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill was formally enacted into law as Chapter 692 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly. The substantive policy text regarding the Town of Herndon's charter, including sections on the town manager's appointment, duties, and personnel authority, remains identical to the enrolled version, with no changes to the actual rules or requirements.

TECHNICAL

The document format changed from a draft 'Enrolled' bill to a final 'Chaptered' law, including the addition of the official chapter number (692), the specific approval date (April 13, 2026), and page numbering, while the legislative content itself was not altered.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 27, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 25, 2026

How they voted

38–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 39

Jan 27, 2026

D Democratic20

20 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor-Chapter 692 (effective 7/1/2026)

executive

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by President

upper

Feb 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by Speaker

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB343ER)

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)

lower

Feb 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

lower

Jan 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

upper

Jan 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from Local Government (14-Y 0-N)

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Local Government

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors