Why 5/5: The bill includes an emergency clause and directly changes the timing of local elections, requiring timely implementation.
Town council elections in Waverly will shift from May to November, consolidating them with general elections. This change is part of a broader amendment to the town's charter, transitioning to a council-manager form of government and updating other provisions.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
Referred to committee
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
Update
Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Cleared committee
Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns (21-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB281ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 339 (effective 4/6/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0339)