HB501
Groundwater supply in western Loudoun and Fauquier Counties; DEQ to study threats and challenges.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 8, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB501)
Chief Patron:
John Chilton McAuliff (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Study; Department of Environmental Quality; groundwater supply in western Loudoun and Fauquier Counties; report.
Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to study the threats and challenges to the groundwater supply in western Loudoun and Fauquier Counties, to complete its meetings by November 30, 2026, and to report its findings and recommendations to the Chairs of the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources ... (More) and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources no later than December 31, 2026. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103080D
- 01/12/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/22/2026 - House: Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Rules Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- 02/08/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB501)
