Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1356: Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation, climate-adjusted rainfall.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1356 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation, climate-adjusted rainfall. Primary sponsor: Kelly Fowler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Precipitation design standards; non-stationary precipitation; climate-adjusted rainfall. Requires the State Water Control Board to serve as the lead agency responsible for establishing and maintaining precipitation design standards to be used by all state agencies, localities, and other political subdivisions and in transportation projects. The bill requires such precipitation design standards to include the most recent precipitation frequency estimates published in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration national precipitation frequency atlas to account for observed and projected increases in precipitation intensity, frequency, and duration. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Transportation, and any other state agency to update any relevant manuals and design standards consistent with the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2027. The bill also allows the State Water Control Board and the Department of Transportation to adopt interim guidance or regulations implementing the provisions of the bill consistent with the Administrative Process Act, ensuring that updated precipitation design standards take effect no later than July 1, 2027. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee on Recurrent Flooding.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Fowler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1356)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 26105107D