Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 890: Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council, appointment and membership terms.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 890 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council, appointment and membership terms. Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0088).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council; appointment and membership terms; production areas. Amends various provisions relating to the appointment, terms, and quorums of agricultural commodity boards, including the Cotton Board, Egg Board, and Tobacco Board. The bill eliminates the Pork Industry Board and amends membership terms for the Agricultural Council so that (i) each term is for four years and (ii) no member other than an ex officio member is eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy may serve two additional consecutive terms after the term of such vacancy that such person was appointed to fill has expired. The bill also amends the production areas for the purposes of membership appointment procedures for the Cotton Board and the Tobacco Board. This bill is identical to HB 1798.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet Perry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Timmy French | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 (CHAP0088)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 88 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB890)
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB890ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (96-Y 0-N)
- Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House
- Passed House (95-Y 0-N)
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