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SB 795 — Offshore drilling; prohibition on leases, policy.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 452 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 10 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Offshore oil and gas drilling; prohibition on leases; policy. Prohibits the granting of a lease, easement, or permit on the beds of the coastal waters of the Commonwealth that would allow any infrastructure for conveying to shore oil or gas produced from offshore drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf Planning Area and removes any oil or gas lease granted on such beds from the mandate that such lease include a royalty payment requirement. The bill removes policy statements supporting federal efforts to permit oil and gas development 50 miles or more off the Atlantic shoreline. This bill is identical to HB 706.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
45 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 795 clarifies that easements and leases over the waters of the Commonwealth can be granted by the Marine Resources Commission, while ensuring it does not interfere with citizens' rights to fish and gather shellfish. A new provision about requiring a royalty for certain leases, particularly for offshore renewable energy sources, has been added, which could enhance revenue for the state. This change matters because it supports the growth of renewable energy while simultaneously protecting public rights to coastal resources.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 452 An Act to amend and reenact §§ 28.2-1208 and 67-300 of the Code of Virginia and to repeal § 67-301 of the Code of Virginia, relating to offshore oil and gas drilling;
[S 795] Approved March 25, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (6)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0452) View text Current html March 25, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB795ER) View text html March 04, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB795H1 html February 19, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB795ES1 html January 29, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB795S1 html January 21, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB795S1 html January 08, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 452 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB795ER)
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Enrolled
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Title replaced 20108596D-H1
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House substitute agreed to by Senate (26-Y 14-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB795H1)
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VOTE: Passage (61-Y 39-N)
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Passed House with substitute (61-Y 39-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB795H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20108596D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Committee substitute printed 20108596D-H1
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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (15-Y 6-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (SB795ES1)
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 20106327D-ES1
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Passed Senate (23-Y 17-N)
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Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB795ES1
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Amendment by Senator Lewis agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Passed by for the day
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Impact statement from DPB (SB795S1)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB795S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20106327D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Passed by for the day
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20106327D-S1
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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitite (11-Y 3-N)
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103660D
Sponsors
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Cosponsor
- Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 54 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 35% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 60 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 60 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 39% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 27% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Nay |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Nay |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guy, Nancy D. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Joshua G. Cole | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Not Voting |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Nay |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Nay |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Nay |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 45% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 43% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Not Voting |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 21% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Nay |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 795 do?
- Offshore oil and gas drilling; prohibition on leases; policy. Prohibits the granting of a lease, easement, or permit on the beds of the coastal waters of the Commonwealth that would allow any infrastructure for conveying to shore oil or gas produced from offshore drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf Planning Area and removes any oil or gas lease granted on such beds from the mandate that such lease include a royalty payment requirement. The bill removes policy statements supporting federal efforts to permit oil and gas development 50 miles or more off the Atlantic shoreline. This bill is identical to HB 706.
- Who sponsors SB 795?
- SB 795 is sponsored by Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" and Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 795?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 795?
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