Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee; established, report, sunset provision.
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SB 679 — Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee; established, report, sunset provision.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 805 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee established; sunset. Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to reestablish the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee, which expired on January 1, 2018, to assist the Department and the State Water Commission in the management of groundwater in the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Area. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2025.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
13 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 679 includes the addition of a chapter specifically outlining the details of a water resources committee, which consists of various representatives from different sectors, such as public and private water providers, the agricultural community, and environmental organizations. This committee is tasked with meeting at least four times a year to discuss water-related issues, and its members will not receive payment or reimbursements for their work. This change matters because it formalizes a collaborative approach to manage and address water resource challenges by bringing diverse stakeholders together, enhancing the decision-making process regarding water use.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 805 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 62.1-256.2, relating to the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee established;
[S 679] Approved April 7, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0805) View text Current html April 07, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB679ER) View text html March 03, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB679S1 html January 31, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB679) View text html January 07, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 805 (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 President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (SB679ER)
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Enrolled
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House amendments agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Passed House with amendments BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with amendments (22-Y 0-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (8-Y 0-N)
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Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
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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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Impact statement from DPB (SB679S1)
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB679S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20106575D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20106575D-S1
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Reported from Rules with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB679)
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103069D
Sponsors
- T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Yea |
| 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 | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Yea |
| Guy, Nancy D. | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Not Voting |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | 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 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 679 do?
- Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee established; sunset. Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to reestablish the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee, which expired on January 1, 2018, to assist the Department and the State Water Commission in the management of groundwater in the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Area. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2025.
- Who sponsors SB 679?
- SB 679 is sponsored by Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
- What is the current status of SB 679?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 679?
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