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HR 137

Commending the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Guzmán

The bill commends CABSA for promoting transparency, public input, and community engagement in local development and growth in Greater Brentsville.

Bill text as passed House (HR137ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 137

Summary of House Resolution 137 (2026, Virginia)

Purpose and Intent

  • HR 137 commends the Civic Association of Brentsville and Surrounding Areas (CABSA) for its service to the Greater Brentsville community in Prince William County.
  • The resolution recognizes CABSA’s founding in 2025 and its role in promoting smart growth, advocating for residents’ interests, and providing a unified voice on community issues.
  • It serves as a formal expression of admiration and best wishes from the Virginia House of Delegates.

Key Provisions and Provisions Changes

  • The resolution does not enact new laws, funding, or regulatory changes. Instead, it:
    • Honors CABSA’s mission to promote transparency and public input in local development and construction projects.
    • Acknowledges CABSA’s activities, including tracking local development projects and maintaining a list of community events to facilitate public participation.
    • Commends CABSA’s ongoing service to residents and businesses in the Greater Brentsville area.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: CABSA and its leadership (notably Vida Carroll, president) receive formal recognition from the House of Delegates.
  • Indirectly Affected: Members of CABSA and residents of the Greater Brentsville area, who benefit from the acknowledgment of the group’s efforts to promote transparency, smart growth, and community engagement.
  • No new regulatory authority, funding allocation, or policy mandates are created.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Status:
    • Presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on February 18, 2026.
    • Engrossed by the House on February 23, 2026.
    • Passed the House (as HR 137ER) on February 23, 2026, by voice vote.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: .
    • Co-sponsor: Liz Guzmán.
  • Next Steps: As a House Resolution, it would typically proceed to the Senate for consideration or become a ceremonial acknowledgment within the state’s legislative records, depending on Senate actions.

Notable Details

  • CABSA was formed in 2025 to respond to rapid growth in the Greater Brentsville region.
  • The resolution highlights CABSA’s emphasis on transparency, public input, and community engagement in development projects.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to typical purposes of House Resolutions (commendations) or provide a quick snapshot of CABSA’s activities as described in the text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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