HB144
Waverly, Town of; amending charter, transitioning town government.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Otto Wachsmann (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Charter; Town of Waverly; emergency.
Amends the charter for the Town of Waverly in Sussex County by transitioning the town from a strong mayor form of government to a council-manager form of government. Additional changes to the charter in the bill include (i) shifting town council elections from May to November, (ii) appointing a town ... (More) manager, (iii) shifting certain duties from an elected mayor to a town manager, and (iv) repealing numerous outdated provisions. The bill contains an emergency clause. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/05/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed with emergency clause; Offered 01-14-2026 26100146D
- 01/05/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/21/2026 - House: Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Counties, Cities and Towns Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
