Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB617 — Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry, performance bond.

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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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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 addresses authority and requirements for Virginia's erosion and stormwater management program.

This bill clarifies the authority of the Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program regarding entry rights and the need for performance bonds. It aims to improve stormwater management practices in the state.

Summary

Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry, performance bond.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)

  2. S Assigned HACNR sub: Water Usage

  3. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB617)

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

  5. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103776D

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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Votes

Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14001
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
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 — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
T. Travis Hackworth — Yea
Tammy Brankley Mulchi — Not Voting
Timmy French — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB617 do?
Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program authority; right of entry, performance bond.
Who sponsors SB617?
SB617 is sponsored by Tara A. Durant.
What is the current status of SB617?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB617?
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