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VA SB482
VA SB482Sodium Chloride; alternatives to use to treat and pretreat roadways for winter weather, report.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Study; Virginia Department of Transportation; alternatives to use of Sodium Chloride to treat and pretreat roadways for winter weather; report. Directs the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to conduct a study on safe and environmentally sensitive alternatives to using Sodium Chloride, or rock salt, to treat and pretreat roadways for winter weather. Such study shall measure the impact of current treatment and pretreatment substances on infrastructure and the environment and their corrosive effects on personal property and compare such impacts with those of potential alternatives, including nonchemical substances and new technologies. VDOT is directed to submit a report to the chairs of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation by November 15, 2026, on its findings and include in such report an accounting of the annual spending by the state and local governments since 2020 on treating and pretreating activities and the amounts budgeted for 2026-2028.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to research and study safer and more environmentally friendly alternatives to using Sodium Chloride, commonly known as rock salt, for treating and pretreating roads during winter weather. The study will assess how current road treatment substances affect infrastructure, the environment, and personal property through corrosion, and compare these impacts to those of potential alternatives, including non-chemical options and new technologies, while also considering their costs and potential savings. VDOT is required to submit a report by November 15, 2026, to the chairs of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation detailing its findings, along with a breakdown of state and local government spending on road treatment activities since 2020 and budgeted amounts for 2026-2028, and will also provide this report to the chairs of the relevant Agriculture committees upon request.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB482 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB482) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1129837.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB482/text/SB482 |
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