SB 814 VA
Conservation easement owners, certain; DCR to report demographic information.
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Summary
This bill would require the Department of Conservation and Recreation to collect and report demographic information about certain conservation easement owners. Conservation easements are legal agreements that restrict land use to preserve environmental or cultural values. The bill would direct DCR to gather demographic data on easement owners to understand who participates in Virginia's conservation easement programs. The demographic reporting would provide insight into participation patterns and equity in conservation efforts.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 10.1-1010.1, relating to Virginia Conservation Easement Act; demographic information on certain conservation easement owners; report.
Sponsor (1)
- Richard H. Stuart Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26105684D · upper
- Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources · upper
- Jan 27, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB814) · upper
- Jan 27, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Jan 27, 2026 Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (7-Y 6-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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