Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 163: Pesticide control; agencies or persons exempt or partially exempt.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 163 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Pesticide control; agencies or persons exempt or partially exempt. Primary sponsor: Ryan McDougle (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0335).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Pesticide control; agencies or persons exempt or partially exempt. Provides that volunteers associated with state agencies, municipal corporations, or other governmental agencies shall be certified as commercial applicators or registered technicians for the use of pesticides, provided that such certification is valid only when applying or supervising application of pesticides used by such governmental agencies. The bill also exempts from applicator certification requirements any unpaid volunteer who uses any nonrestricted herbicide with the express authorization of a state agency for the sole purpose of controlling invasive plants or noxious weeds on properties owned by such state agency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDougle | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“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 (CHAP0335)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 335 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB163)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB163ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
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