Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2517: Sewage sludge; land application, permit exemptions, sunset.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2517 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sewage sludge; land application, permit exemptions, sunset. Primary sponsor: Chris Runion (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0280).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Land application of sewage sludge; permit exemptions; sunset. Exempts from permitting requirements for land application, marketing, and distribution of sewage sludge any land application for a research project when such land is owned and operated by an institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. The bill requires the institution of higher education to notify the Department of Environmental Quality and the owner of every adjoining property of its intent to land apply such sewage sludge at least 30 days prior to commencing any land application of sewage sludge. The bill also requires the institution of higher education to comply with setback and recordkeeping requirements outlined in the Virginia Pollution Abatement Permit Regulation. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2030.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Runion | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Tom Garrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Ian T. Lovejoy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Owen | 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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0280)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 280 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2517)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2517ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate Amendments agreed to by House (94-Y 3-N)
- Passed Senate with amendments (36-Y 0-N)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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