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VA HB500

VA HB500
New state park; Dept. of Conservation & Recreation to acquire prop. to establish in Loudoun County.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Department of Conservation and Recreation; acquisition of property to establish a state park; Loudoun County. Allows the Department of Conservation and Recreation to acquire from the Conservation Fund approximately 1,240 acres of real property and any buildings or structures thereon between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, known as Oak Hill Farm, in Loudoun County for the purpose of establishing and operating a state park on such property. This bill incorporates HB 239.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Conservation and Recreation, a state agency responsible for managing natural and recreational resources, to acquire approximately 1,240 acres of land in Loudoun County, Virginia, known as Oak Hill Farm. This land, located between Little River Turnpike, James Monroe Highway, and Tail Race Road, will be acquired from the Conservation Fund, which is a source of funding for conservation projects. The purpose of this acquisition is to establish and operate a new state park that will offer outdoor recreation, historic interpretation, and support agricultural uses on the property. The acquisition requires the approval of the Governor and the deed must be in a form approved by the Attorney General, the chief legal officer of the state.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N) (on 03/03/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1186610.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500S1
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500SC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143258.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500H2
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500HC2
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500HC1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1108675.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500H1
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB500) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092733.PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB500/text/HB500
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