Subcommittee actions: strikes, reports and tablings on varied local-government bills
January 24, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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Subcommittee No. 3 took votes on multiple items on its docket during the hearing.
- House Bill 708 (Delegate Thomas) was stricken from the docket by motion.
- House Bill 181 (accessory dwelling unit expansion to add Roanoke City) was adopted as an amendment in the nature of a substitute and reported to the full committee on a 5‑0 vote.
- House Bill 496 (data-center water-disclosure) was reported to the full committee 6‑1 after extensive testimony from conservation groups and local water advocates.
- House Bill 723 (deeming older subdivisions lawful after 40/60 years) was reported by the subcommittee on a 5‑2‑1 vote.
- House Bill 779 (portable solar devices) was gently laid on the table with a 6‑0 vote.
- Several additional bills (including HB166, HB226, HB257, HB277, HB419 and HB549) were passed by for the day in a block voice vote.
Committee leaders also asked sponsors to work with staff and stakeholders on drafting issues and agreed to send letters or request agency review where needed. Several bills were continued or taken by for further work before full-committee consideration.
- House Bill 708 (Delegate Thomas) was stricken from the docket by motion.
- House Bill 181 (accessory dwelling unit expansion to add Roanoke City) was adopted as an amendment in the nature of a substitute and reported to the full committee on a 5‑0 vote.
- House Bill 496 (data-center water-disclosure) was reported to the full committee 6‑1 after extensive testimony from conservation groups and local water advocates.
- House Bill 723 (deeming older subdivisions lawful after 40/60 years) was reported by the subcommittee on a 5‑2‑1 vote.
- House Bill 779 (portable solar devices) was gently laid on the table with a 6‑0 vote.
- Several additional bills (including HB166, HB226, HB257, HB277, HB419 and HB549) were passed by for the day in a block voice vote.
Committee leaders also asked sponsors to work with staff and stakeholders on drafting issues and agreed to send letters or request agency review where needed. Several bills were continued or taken by for further work before full-committee consideration.
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