Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 974: Subdivision ordinance; plan review by designated agent, definition of "designated agent."
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 974 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Subdivision ordinance; plan review by designated agent, definition of "designated agent.". Primary sponsor: Schuyler VanValkenburg (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0594).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Subdivision ordinance; plan review by designated agent. Removes planning commission and governing body approval authority for the administrative review process for plats and plans and assigns such authority solely to a designated agent, defined in the bill. However, the bill provides that the local planning commission may serve as the designated agent of any locality with a population of 5,000 or less. The bill also expedites the review process by shortening the timeframe for forwarding plats and plans to state agencies for review.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Carrie E. Coyner | 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 (CHAP0594)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 594 (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
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB974ER)
- Enrolled
- House Amendments agreed to by Senate (30-Y 5-N)
- Passed House with amendments (89-Y 8-N)
- Engrossed by House as amended
- Counties, Cities and Towns Amendments agreed to
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