Agricultural operation; amends definition.
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SB 678 — Agricultural operation; amends definition.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 487 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Definition of agricultural operation. Amends the definition of "agricultural operation" for purposes of the Right to Farm Act to include the housing of livestock. The bill provides that this change is declaratory of existing law.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
18 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to SB 678 clarifies and defines what constitutes an "agricultural operation" in Virginia. It now includes specific mentions of various products, such as fruits, vegetables, and livestock housing. This definition is important because it helps clarify the scope of agricultural activities covered by the law, ensuring that farmers and related operations are accurately represented in legal matters and policies. Overall, it aims to enhance understanding and application of agricultural regulations in the state.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E487 An Act to amend and reenact § 3.2-300 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of agricultural operation.
R [S 678] O Approved LApril L11, 1.2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 3.2-300.
D"Agricultural operation" means any operation devoted to the bona fide production of crops, or animals, or fowl including the production of fruits and vegetables of all kinds;
"Production agriculture and silviculture" means the bona fide production or harvesting of agricultural or silvicultural products but shall not include the processing of agricultural or silvicultural products or the above ground application or storage of sewage sludge.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 487 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB678ER)
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Enrolled
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House amendment agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 1-A)
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VOTE: Passage (52-Y 45-N)
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Passed House with amendment (52-Y 45-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendment 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 amendment(s) (16-Y 6-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (6-Y 4-N)
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Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
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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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Read third time and passed Senate (37-Y 2-N 1-A)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 2-N 1-A)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB678)
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Presented and ordered printed 22104182D
Sponsors
- Richard H. Stuart · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 47 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 51 | 45 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 51 | 45 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 45% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Nay |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Nay |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Nay |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Nay |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Nay |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Nay |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 36% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Nay |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Not Voting |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Nay |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Nay |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 5% | 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 13% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Nay |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Nay |
| 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 | — | Not Voting |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 678 do?
- Definition of agricultural operation. Amends the definition of "agricultural operation" for purposes of the Right to Farm Act to include the housing of livestock. The bill provides that this change is declaratory of existing law.
- Who sponsors SB 678?
- SB 678 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
- What is the current status of SB 678?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 678?
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