Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee Agenda
Chair: Lopez, Alfonso H.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/04/2026 09:00 AM Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
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Notes: HB 673 (McLaughlin) and HB 730 (Davis) will be considered at the Full Agriculture, Chesapeake & Natural Resources Committee meeting at 9:00a.
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: Robert Asplund (804) 698-1946
DLS Staff: Anissa Cottrell (804) 698-1814 Nathan Smith (804) 698-1840
Full Committee
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB387 | Krizek | Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-44.15:5.02 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB473 (Marsden) |
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| HB673 | McLaughlin | Animal Cruelty Conviction List; established. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 9 of Chapter 65 of Title 3.2 a section numbered 3.2-6573.2, relating to establishment of Animal Cruelty Conviction List.
Referred from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Criminal Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N) |
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| HB730 | Davis | Cruelty to animals; malicious killing of a dog or cat, penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 3.2-6570 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cruelty to animals; malicious killing of a dog or cat; penalty.
Referred from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and rereferred to Courts of Justice (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB261 (Stanley) |
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| HB1236 | Delaney | Historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization, Fairfax burial grounds. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 10.1-2211.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to historical African American cemeteries and graves; qualified organization; Fairfax burial grounds. Stricken from docket by Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
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Agriculture Subcommittee Report - Delegate Rodney Willett, Chair
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB45 | Fowler | Fees to hunt, fish, and trap; free or partially discounted, reimbursement. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Wildlife Resources; free or partially discounted fees to hunt, fish, and trap; reimbursement. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and rereferred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB109 | Seibold | Noxious weeds; amends definition, commercial viability, phase-out period, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-800 and 3.2-802 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services; noxious weeds; commercial viability. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB112 | Laufer | Mammalian wildlife; separation and hybridization prohibited, exceptions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 29.1-417 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Wildlife Resources; premature separation and hybridization of mammalian wildlife prohibited; exceptions. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (18-Y 4-N)Yeas (18): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Nays (4): Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President • 4/22/2026 - Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (23-Y 16-N 0-A) • 4/22/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB344 (Boysko) Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 2-N) |
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| HB129 | Cornett | Deer; permit may be issued to kill if damaging residential plants and certain property. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 29.1-529 of the Code of Virginia, relating to killing of deer damaging residential plants and certain property. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Lopez, Clark, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Nays (1): Tran Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Substitute agreed to • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (33-Y 7-N 0-A) • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB322 | Glass | Misbranded food; manufactured-protein food products, civil penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-5415 and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.2-5402.1, relating to misbranded meat food products prohibited; civil penalty. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (21-Y 0-N 1-A)Yeas (21): Lopez, Clark, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Abstaining (1): Tran Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/9/2026 - Read third time • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB186 (Williams Graves) Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB402 | Callsen | Cottage food laws; sale of certain food over phone and internet, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 3.2-5130 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cottage food laws; sale of certain food over phone and internet; work group; report. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB543 | Carnegie | Forest Sustainability Fund; Office of Working Lands Preservation to manage. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1119.3 and 58.1-3242.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Office of Working Lands Preservation; powers and duties; Forest Sustainability Fund. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB522 (Williams Graves) Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB710 | Pence | Invasive plant species installation; written notification to property owners, civil penalty. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 3.2-809 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services; invasive plant species installation; written notification to property owners; civil penalty. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB383 (French) Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB749 | Runion | Fertilizer and lime; amends provisions governing permit requirements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 3.2-3700 and 3.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia, relating to fertilizer and lime permit requirements. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Nays (1): Webert Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Related Bills: HB761 (Runion) Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1016 | Tran | Cats and dogs; Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to create a list of toxic houseplants. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 65 of Title 3.2 a section numbered 3.2-6502.1, relating to Virginia Cooperative Extension Service; cats and dogs; list of toxic houseplants. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and rereferred to Appropriations (19-Y 3-N)Yeas (19): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wilt, Bloxom, Fowler Nays (3): Wright, Webert, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 5-N) • 2/24/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/25/2026 - Removed from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural ResourcesRural Affairs docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 03, 2026 • 3/3/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Higher Education Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1081 | Webert | Working Lands Preservation, Office of; powers and duties, small renewable energy projects fees. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-1119.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Office of Working Lands Preservation; powers and duties; small renewable energy projects fees. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Agriculture Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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Chesapeake Subcommittee Report - Delegate Charniele Herring, Chair
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB390 | Askew | Habitat Policy Oversight Committee; established, membership, powers and duties, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 28.2-104.2, relating to Marine Resources Commission; Habitat Policy Oversight Committee established; powers and duties; report. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108483D-S1 • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (37-Y 0-N 0-A) Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB645 | Kent | Marine Resources Commission; marking of commercial fishing boats, nets, and other devices. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 28.2-234 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 28.2-235 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Marine Resources Commission; license tags and identification numbers; marking of commercial fishing boats, nets, and other devices. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1013 | Tran | Diamondback terrapin protection areas; MRC to develop in portions of Chesapeake Bay, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 28.2-701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Marine Resources Commission; use of bycatch reduction devices on crab traps; penalty. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with amendment(s) (14-Y 8-N)Yeas (14): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V. Nays (8): Simonds, Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 4-N) |
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| HB1110 | Hodges | Blue catfish; Marine Products Board shall establish Chesapeake Wild Harvest certification. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 27 of Title 3.2 a section numbered 3.2-2705.1, relating to Marine Products Board; blue catfish; Chesapeake Wild Harvest certification. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (19-Y 3-N)Yeas (19): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Wilt, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Nays (3): Ware, Wright, Webert Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) • 2/24/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/25/2026 - Removed from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural ResourcesRural Affairs docket for Feb 25, 2026 • 3/4/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 04, 2026 • 3/4/2026 - Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 1-N) |
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| HB1350 | Kent | Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program; assessment for violations, etc., civil penalties. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 10.1-1182 and 62.1-44.15:54 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Department of Environmental Quality; special orders; Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program; civil penalties. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Read third time • 3/2/2026 - Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A) Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1381 | Bloxom | Bioslurry; prohibiting injection in wells in a groundwater management area. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 45.2-1647 of the Code of Virginia, relating to groundwater management areas; bioslurry injections in wells prohibited. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB784 (Stuart) Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1436 | Cole, N.T. | Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry, performance bond. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 62.1-44.15:39 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry; performance bond.
Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Related Bills: SB617 (Durant) Chesapeake Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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Natural Resources Subcommittee Report - Delegate Kathy Tran, Chair
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB70 | Feggans | Resilient Virginia Revolving Fund; projects in low-income geographic areas, nature-based solutions. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-603.29 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Resilient Virginia Revolving Fund; projects; low-income geographic areas and nature-based solutions. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (21-Y 1-N)Yeas (21): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Nays (1): Wright Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/9/2026 - Read third time • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A) • 3/14/2026 - Signed by President Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB237 | Lopez | Va. Coastal Resilience Master Plan; identifying areas where marshes may migrate in face of sea rise. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-658 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/9/2026 - Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Amendment agreed to • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 3/9/2026 - Engrossed by Senate as amended • 3/9/2026 - Passed Senate with amendment • 3/30/2026 - Signed by President Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N); |
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| HB714 | Henson | Leesylvania State Park; DCR to convey prop. to/acquire prop. from Newport Estates Homeowners Assoc. |
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Summary: An Act to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to convey and acquire property at Leesylvania State Park. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote) • 2/27/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (37-Y 0-N 0-A) Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB759 | Runion | Highland Wildlife Management Area; Dept. of Wildlife Resources to convey a non-exclusive easement. |
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Summary: An Act to authorize the Department of Wildlife Resources to grant and convey an appurtenant and non-exclusive easement and right-of-way at Highland Wildlife Management Area and to accept an appurtenant and non-exclusive access easement and right-of-way at Highland Wildlife Management Area. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N) |
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| HB846 | Kent | Virginia Land Conservation Foundation; purposes of Foundation, easements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 10.1-1020 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Land Conservation Foundation. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N)Yeas (22): Lopez, Clark, Tran, Simonds, Willett, Herring, Krizek, Glass, Hernandez, Laufer, Martinez, McAuliff, Pope Adams, Thornton, Franklin, L.V., Ware, Wright, Wilt, Webert, Bloxom, Fowler, Kent Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/26/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/27/2026 - Read third time • 2/27/2026 - Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Signed by President Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) |
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