House Counties Cities and Towns

    • Reference:
    • House Standing Committee
  • Description: Considers matters of local government in the counties, cities, towns, regions or districts, including charters; land use planning and development, including growth control measures; local planning boards, commissions and authorities, except matters relating to the compensation or election of officeholders, or matters involving expenditure of state funds.
  • Staff Contact:

    Jeff Sharp, Division of Legislative Services, 804-698-1864

All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
Name Appointed By
The Honorable Dan Helmer, Chair
The Honorable Briana D. Sewell, Vice Chair
The Honorable Irene Shin
The Honorable Shelly A. Simonds
The Honorable Alex Q. Askew
The Honorable Laura Jane Cohen
The Honorable Fernando J. Martinez
The Honorable Karen Keys-Gamarra
The Honorable Mark C. Downey
The Honorable May Nivar
The Honorable Virgil Gene Thornton Sr.
The Honorable Jessica L. Anderson
The Honorable Nicole Cole
The Honorable Margaret Angela Franklin
The Honorable Garrett McGuire
The Honorable James W. (Will) Morefield
The Honorable M. Keith Hodges
The Honorable Joseph P. McNamara
The Honorable Scott A. Wyatt
The Honorable Anne Ferrell H. Tata
The Honorable Ellen H. McLaughlin
Vacancy (Knight, The Honorable Barry D.) Speaker of the House
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 22 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 0 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 0
Max # Ex Officio: 0
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