Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1520: Virginia Institute of Marine Science; review the cumulative surface water intake effects.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1520 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 19, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Virginia Institute of Marine Science; review the cumulative surface water intake effects. Primary sponsor: Hillary Pugh Kent (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 18, 2024): Left in 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.
Virginia Institute of Marine Science; review the cumulative surface water intake effects on aquatic fauna in the Chesapeake Bay; report. Directs the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) to review the feasibility of studying cumulative impacts of surface water intakes on aquatic fauna and water quality in Virginia's rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. VIMS is required to report whether the study may be conducted and, if so, report the total amount of funding necessary to conduct the study to the Governor by October 1, 2024.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Pugh Kent | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Continued to 2025 in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (Voice Vote)
- Impact statement from DPB (HB1520)
- Assigned ACNR sub: Chesapeake
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 24105824D