HB 487

Virginia House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: March 4, 2026.

Norfolk, City of; Marine Resources Commission to convey easement for certain property.

Bill ID VA-2026-HB-487
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources; Finance and Appropriations
House of Delegates passed_lower 2026-03-04
Summary

State-owned bottomlands; localities; property interest. Provides that any city or county that is party to an executed project partnership agreement with the Department of the Army for a flood or storm risk management program, damage reduction project, or similar program specifically authorized by the United States Congress shall be deemed to hold a legal property interest in the use of state-owned waters, bottoms, or subsurface soils sufficient to qualify for any easements necessary for the construction or completion of the project or program.

Sponsor
Hernandez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status passed_lower
2026-03-04 Latest Action S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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