Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 623: Agricultural & Forestal Districts Act; size of parcels, reduction of core area acreage requirements.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 623 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agricultural & Forestal Districts Act; size of parcels, reduction of core area acreage requirements. Primary sponsor: Tara Durant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (11-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act; size of parcels; reduction of core area acreage requirements. Reduces from 200 to 100 the minimum core acreage requirement that a locality must meet to create an agriculture and forestal district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Durant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (11-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103999D