Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 211 — Comprehensive plans; groundwater and surface water.

Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 9 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Authorizes a locality to show in the locality's comprehensive plan the locality's long-range recommendations for groundwater and surface water availability, quality, and sustainability. The bill requires the local planning commission to survey and study groundwater and surface water availability, quality, and sustainability in the preparation of a comprehensive plan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of SB 211 adds more detailed requirements for local planning authorities regarding the development and management of infrastructure and resources in the community. It emphasizes the need for reasonable groundwater protection measures and includes considerations for the elderly and persons with disabilities. These changes matter because they aim to ensure that future developments will better reflect the needs of all residents and promote sustainable practices that protect vital resources like water.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18100926D SENATE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2223 and 15.2-2224 of the Code of Virginia, relating to comprehensive plans;
211 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 2, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2223 and 15.2-2224 of the Code of Virginia, relating to comprehensive plans;
---------- Patrons-- Stuart and Mason;
[S 211] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Delegate:
Cole ---------- Referred to Committee on Local Government ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The designation of areas for the implementation of reasonable ground water protection measures to ensure the continued availability, quality, and sustainability of groundwater and surface water;
The designation of areas for the implementation of reasonable ground water protection measures to provide for the continued availability, quality, and sustainability of groundwater and surface water;
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Action History

  1. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018

  2. Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 6, 2018

  3. Signed by President

  4. Signed by Speaker

  5. Enrolled

  6. Passed House with amendment (94-Y 5-N)

  7. Engrossed by House as amended

  8. Committee amendment agreed to

  9. Read third time

  10. Passed by for the day

  11. Read second time

  12. Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #2

  13. Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns

  14. Read first time

  15. Placed on Calendar

  16. Read second time and engrossed

  17. Referred to Committee on Local Government

  18. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100926D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 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

Passed House with amendment

Passed 94 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 94500
Total 94500
% of votes cast 95%5%0%0%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Byron — Yea
Cline — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Nay
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Poindexter — Nay
Rodman — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Ayala — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cole — Yea
Collins — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Marshall — Nay
Filler-Corn — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — 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
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Nay
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — 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. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Nay
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 SB 211 do?
Authorizes a locality to show in the locality's comprehensive plan the locality's long-range recommendations for groundwater and surface water availability, quality, and sustainability. The bill requires the local planning commission to survey and study groundwater and surface water availability, quality, and sustainability in the preparation of a comprehensive plan.
Who sponsors SB 211?
SB 211 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart, Cole, Mark L., and Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
What is the current status of SB 211?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2018. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 211?
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