Votes at a glance: committee advances multiple local‑government and land‑use bills The committee reported a broad slate of bills covering charters, local governance, and planning; several were reported unanimously or with recorded tallies (examples: SB 127 21-0; SB 303 18-0; SB 314 16-5) while a few were continued or carried over to the 2027 session.

Virginia's Senate committee made waves with significant votes on multiple local governance and land-use bills, including several unanimous approvals and some carried over for further discussion.

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Committee receives subcommittee reports and advances multiple local governance bills The House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns received subcommittee recommendations on a slate of bills — covering wireless siting, tourism districts, Herndon charter updates, composting requirements, zoning for housing, parking near transit and manufactured‑home placement — and reported many out of committee with recorded or voice votes.

Virginia's House Committee has advanced a slew of local governance bills, including crucial updates on wireless structures, tourism districts, and housing zoning that could reshape community landscapes!

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Senator Marsden advances local government control in towing rate adjustment bill Senator Marsden's bill empowers localities to adjust towing rates and enhance employee benefits.

The West Virginia Legislature's Innovations Subcommittee just passed a pivotal towing regulations bill that promises to boost employee benefits and give local governments more control!

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