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HB509: Annexation, granting of city charters, etc.; repealing temporary restrictions.
Chief Patron
Del.
Phil Hamilton (R-93)
Phil Hamilton
(R-93)
Newport News, VA
Served: 1988–
Progress
| Introduced | |
| Passed Committee | |
| Passed House | |
| Passed Senate | |
| Signed by Governor | |
| Became Law |
Status
02/12/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Annexation, granting of city charters, and county immunity. Repeals the temporary restrictions on city annexation of counties, the creation of new cities, and the granting of county immunity from annexation.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 02/12/2008.
Poll Results
4 votes
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Bill Text
Related Bills
Introduced: January 08, 2008
Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
: Annexation; extends from 2010 to 2020 temporary restriction on city annexation authority, etc.Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
Introduced: January 09, 2008
Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
: Annexation; extends current annexation moratorium to 2018.Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
Introduced: January 18, 2008
Status: signed by governor
: Annexation proceedings; extends moratorium.Status: signed by governor

Comments
I absoultely do not support this bill. The only way for this to work will be ONLY if HB 508 passes with it. Way too many decisions being made without the citizens having a say. Annexation will effect all citizens both city and county. They have to live with the end result. It is absurd to undertake anything of this magnitude without the citizens being allowed to vote. No 509 without 508!!
I live in Henry County and I assure you this is a real issue of contention here. I doubt you will find one citizen here that will support this.