Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1435: Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program; funds to small farms.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1435 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program; funds to small farms. Primary sponsor: Nicole Cole (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program; small farms. Provides that no less than 30 percent of the funds distributed to the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program used for matching grants for agricultural best management practices shall be granted to small farms, as defined in the bill.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Cole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1435)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 26104902D