Nutrient and sediment credit generation and transfer; limits certain transfers to private sector.
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SB 747 — Nutrient and sediment credit generation and transfer; limits certain transfers to private sector.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 1102 (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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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Nutrient and sediment credit generation and transfer; limit certain transfers to private sector. Limits certain transfers of nonpoint nutrient credits to those credits generated by the private sector. The bill provides that while any locality may, without the involvement of a third party, generate its own nutrient or sediment credits and request that such credits be certified by the Department of Environmental Quality, such certifications shall only be used for the purpose of determining whether the project complies with certain credit generation requirements. The bill authorizes any publicly owned water treatment works that is constructing or expanding a treatment facility to permanently retire a portion of its wasteload allocation under certain circumstances. This bill is identical to HB 1609.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 747 now includes references to the 2021 Session and the 2020 Special Session I, indicating that it is building on more recent legislative work. Additionally, it has removed an outdated reference to the "VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY," streamlining the text. These changes are important because they improve the clarity of the bill and ensure that it reflects the most current legislative context.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 1102 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 62.1-44.19:21.2, relating to nutrient and sediment credit generation and transfer.
[S 747] Approved April 10, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1102) View text Current html April 10, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB747ER) View text html March 04, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB747H1 html February 19, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB747S1 html February 04, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB747) View text html January 08, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 1102 (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 (SB747ER)
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Enrolled
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Title replaced 20108346D-H1
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House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: Passage (93-Y 7-N)
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Passed House with substitute (93-Y 7-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB747H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20108346D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Committee substitute printed 20108346D-H1
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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (20-Y 2-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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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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Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB747S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20107387D-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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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitite (15-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20107387D-S1
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Impact statement from DPB (SB747)
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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 20103284D
Sponsors
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 9 voted No
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 | 92 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 92 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 9% | 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 | — | Nay |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Nay |
| 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 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
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)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 747 do?
- Nutrient and sediment credit generation and transfer; limit certain transfers to private sector. Limits certain transfers of nonpoint nutrient credits to those credits generated by the private sector. The bill provides that while any locality may, without the involvement of a third party, generate its own nutrient or sediment credits and request that such credits be certified by the Department of Environmental Quality, such certifications shall only be used for the purpose of determining whether the project complies with certain credit generation requirements. The bill authorizes any publicly owned water treatment works that is constructing or expanding a treatment facility to permanently retire a portion of its wasteload allocation under certain circumstances. This bill is identical to HB 1609.
- Who sponsors SB 747?
- SB 747 is sponsored by Hanger, Emmett W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 747?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 747?
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