Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2477 — Onsite sewage systems and private wells; VDH to take steps to eliminate site evaluation.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 602 (effective 7/1/17)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2017. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Directs the Department of Health to take certain steps to begin eliminating site evaluation and design services for onsite sewage systems and private wells provided by the Department.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to include a new chapter designation for better organization of the law. The language also specifies that the Department of Health must take steps to eliminate certain services related to onsite sewage systems and private wells. This change matters because it clarifies the Department's responsibilities and timeline, ensuring more efficient management of environmental health resources.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to require the Department of Health to take steps to begin eliminating site evaluation and design services for onsite sewage systems and private wells provided by the Department.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 602 An Act to require the Department of Health to take steps to begin eliminating site evaluation and design services for onsite sewage systems and private wells provided by the Department.
[H 2477] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2477] Approved March 16, 2017   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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  • Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0602) View text Current html March 16, 2017
  • House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2477ER) View text html February 23, 2017
  • Engrossed House: Printed as engrossed 17104320D-E html February 06, 2017
  • House: Presented and ordered printed 17104320D View text html January 24, 2017

Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 602 (effective 7/1/17)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/28/17

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Assigned Education sub: Health

  9. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  10. Constitutional reading dispensed

  11. Read third time and passed House (92-Y 5-N)

  12. Printed as engrossed 17104320D-E

  13. Engrossed by House as amended HB2477E

  14. Committee amendments agreed to

  15. Read second time

  16. Read first time

  17. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3

  18. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  19. Presented and ordered printed 17104320D

  20. Unanimous consent to introduce

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (146)

146 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

Read third time and passed House

Passed 92 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 92500
Total 92500
% of votes cast 95%5%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Albo — Yea
Cole — Nay
Farrell — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Heretick — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
LeMunyon — Yea
Levine — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Villanueva — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Plum — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Cox — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Byron — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Collins — Yea
Dudenhefer — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Greason — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Jones — Yea
Marshall, D.W. — Yea
Marshall, R.G. — Yea
Miller — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Hester — Yea
Holcomb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Kory — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Lingamfelter — Yea
Loupassi — Yea
Massie — Yea
Minchew — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mullin — Nay
Murphy — Yea
O'Bannon — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Nay
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Nay
Rush — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Yost — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jessica L. Anderson — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Nay
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2477 do?
Directs the Department of Health to take certain steps to begin eliminating site evaluation and design services for onsite sewage systems and private wells provided by the Department.
Who sponsors HB 2477?
HB 2477 is sponsored by Orrock, Robert D., Sr. and Rush, Nick.
What is the current status of HB 2477?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2017. Enacted.
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