Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1356 — Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation, climate-adjusted rainfall.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill updates precipitation design standards to account for climate-adjusted rainfall.

This bill aims to revise current precipitation design standards by incorporating non-stationary precipitation and climate-adjusted rainfall metrics. This change is intended to better address the impacts of climate change on rainfall patterns.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means a more sustainable approach to managing water resources and infrastructure in the face of climate change.

Summary

Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation, climate-adjusted rainfall.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  3. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  4. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  5. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1356)

  6. H Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda

  7. H Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake

  8. H Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  9. H Presented and ordered printed 26105107D

Sponsors

  • Convirs-Fowler · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Convirs-Fowler

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1356 do?
Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation, climate-adjusted rainfall.
Who sponsors HB1356?
HB1356 is sponsored by Convirs-Fowler.
What is the current status of HB1356?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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