Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB473 — Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes low-flow protections for the Occoquan Reservoir to ensure safe drinking water yield.

This legislation aims to protect the low-flow levels of the Occoquan Reservoir, which is crucial for safe drinking water supply. By implementing these protections, the bill seeks to maintain adequate water quality and availability.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means better assurance of clean and reliable drinking water from the Occoquan Reservoir.

Summary

Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (12-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB473)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  4. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103794D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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.

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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

Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12003
Total 12003
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Not Voting
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Timmy French — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB473 do?
Occoquan Reservoir; low-flow protections for drinking water safe yield.
Who sponsors SB473?
SB473 is sponsored by David W. Marsden.
What is the current status of SB473?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB473?
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