Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 673 — State Water Control Board; prioritization of water for human consumption and food production.

Last action — Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Department of Environmental Quality; State Water Control Board; prioritization of water for human consumption and food production. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Water Control Board to prioritize the preservation of water for human consumption and food production in all permitting and regulatory processes related to groundwater and surface water resources.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Senate Bill 673 adds a focus on preserving drinking water for both human consumption and food production, rather than just for drinking. This change highlights the importance of safeguarding water resources not only for personal use but also for agricultural purposes, which is vital for food security. By broadening the scope, the bill aims to ensure better protection of water resources that support both public health and the agricultural industry.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 24101597D I SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION ENGROSSED 24101597D SENATE BILL NO.
673 N Offered January 17, 2024 A Bnumbered 62.1-44.6:2, relating to Department of Environmental Quality;
673 Senate Amendments in [ ] - February 8, 2024 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 a section prioritization of [ drinking ] water [ for human consumption and food production ] .ontrol Board;
State Water Control Board;
–––––––––– Patron Prior to Engrossment––Senator Stuart –––––––––– E Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources N Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
prioritization of drinking water.
1.
R –––––––––– O P––––––––––art Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources D –––––––––– U Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 a G section numbered 62.1-44.6:2 as follows:
C section numbered 62.1-44.6:2 as follows:by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 3.1 of Title 62.1 a § 62.1-44.6:2.
R § 62.1-44.6:2.
Department and Board to prioritize the preservation of drinking water.
Department and Board to prioritize the preservation of [ drinking ] water [ for humIn order to preserve and protect drinking water sources for the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the Department and the Board shall prioritize the preservation of [ drinking ] water [ for human consumption and food production ] in all permitting and regulatory processes Selated to groundwater and surface water resources.
E In order to preserve and protect drinking water sources for the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the Department and the Board shall prioritize the preservation of drinking water in all permitting and regulatory processes related to groundwater and surface water resources.
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Action History

  1. Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  2. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N)

  3. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  4. Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake

  5. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  6. Read first time

  7. Placed on Calendar

  8. Impact statement from DPB (SB673E)

  9. Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

  10. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  11. Printed as engrossed 24101597D-E

  12. Engrossed by Senate as amended SB673E

  13. Committee amendments agreed to

  14. Reading of amendments waived

  15. Read second time

  16. Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

  17. Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  18. Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  19. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

  20. Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered

  21. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  22. Presented and ordered printed 24101597D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N)

Passed 8 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8201
Total 8201
% of votes cast 73%18%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Not Voting
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Nay
Paul E. Krizek — Nay
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea

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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
J.D. "Danny" Diggs — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
McGuire, John J., III — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendment (15-Y 0-N)

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Hashmi, Ghazala F. — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Subramanyam, Suhas — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 673 do?
Department of Environmental Quality; State Water Control Board; prioritization of water for human consumption and food production. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality and the State Water Control Board to prioritize the preservation of water for human consumption and food production in all permitting and regulatory processes related to groundwater and surface water resources.
Who sponsors SB 673?
SB 673 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB 673?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 673?
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