HB 370 VA
Industrial/commercial use facilities; local authority on requiring water consumption in zoning ordinance.
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Summary
This bill would modify local governments' authority to regulate water consumption requirements for industrial and commercial facilities through zoning ordinances. Zoning ordinances are local regulations that govern how land can be used in different areas. The bill would amend provisions related to local authority to establish water consumption standards or limits for industrial and commercial uses. This could allow or restrict local governments' ability to impose water efficiency requirements on industrial and commercial facilities in their jurisdictions.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 15.2-2286 of the Code of Virginia, relating to local authority on requiring water consumption in zoning ordinance; industrial and commercial facilities.
Sponsor (1)
- David A. Reid Democratic · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100103D · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns · lower
- Jan 20, 2026 Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3 · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 23, 2026 Continued to next session in Counties, Cities and Towns (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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