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Introduced
12/29/2025
12/29/2025
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Marine Resources Commission; beneficial use of dredged material. Provides that, beginning December 1, 2027, it is the policy of the Commonwealth to promote the beneficial use of dredged material, as defined in the bill, and that the Marine Resources Commission shall require the beneficial use of dredged material unless such use is not suitable based on criteria developed by the Commission. The bill also adds the sites of projects that are consistent with the beneficial use of dredged material to the sites that are given priority consideration for the disposal of that portion of dredged material determined to be suitable for such use by the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources. The bill directs the Commission to establish a work group to assist in the development of any regulations or guidance to implement the provisions of the bill. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee on Recurrent Flooding.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a policy for the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote the "beneficial use of dredged material," which is defined as using excavated material from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for purposes like restoring underwater grasses, islands, shorelines, wetlands, and fish or shellfish habitats. The Marine Resources Commission (MRC), a state agency responsible for managing marine and estuarine resources, will be required to mandate this beneficial use unless it's deemed unsuitable based on criteria the MRC will develop. Additionally, sites where projects align with the beneficial use of dredged material will be prioritized for the disposal of suitable dredged material, a change recommended by the Joint Subcommittee on Recurrent Flooding to address issues like coastal flooding.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB52) (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB52 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB52) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1132177.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB52/text/HB52E |
| Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB52/text/HB52AH1 |
| Chesapeake Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB52/text/HB52AHC2 |
| Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB52/text/HB52AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB52) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096606.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB52/text/HB52 |
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