HB 792

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

Lexington, City of; amending charter, relating to city council, city attorney, etc.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-792
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Counties, Cities and Towns; Local Government
House of Delegates enacted 2026-04-08
Education
Summary

Charter; City of Lexington. Amends the charter for the City of Lexington by replacing a requirement that the city manager reside in the city with a provision allowing the city council to make such determination. The bill also provides that the city attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the city council for an indefinite term, amends outdated provisions related to a formerly appointed school board, and updates or clarifies several other provisions of the charter.

Sponsor
Austin
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status enacted
2026-04-08 Latest Action Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0422)
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