Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SJ 28: Flooding in Prince Edward County; Depart. of Conservation & Recreation to study methods to mitigate.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJ 28 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Flooding in Prince Edward County; Depart. of Conservation & Recreation to study methods to mitigate. Primary sponsor: Luther Cifers (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Passed by indefinitely in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Department of Conservation and Recreation; methods to mitigate flooding in Prince Edward County; report. Requests the Department of Conservation and Recreation to work in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study methods to mitigate flooding in Prince Edward County. The resolution specifies that the study focus on flooding mitigation for the Town of Farmville and its surrounding areas stemming from the Appomattox River and its tributaries.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Cifers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tammy Mulchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Senate committee offered
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100864D