Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 543: Forest Sustainability Fund; Office of Working Lands Preservation to manage.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 543 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Forest Sustainability Fund; Office of Working Lands Preservation to manage. Primary sponsor: Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 801 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Office of Working Lands Preservation; powers and duties; Forest Sustainability Fund. Adds management of the Forest Sustainability Fund to the powers and duties of the Office of Working Lands Preservation within the Department of Forestry. This bill is identical to SB 522.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bonita Anthony | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Liz Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Charlie Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Virgil Thornton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 801 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB543)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB543ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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