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HB 105

Bicentennial farm program; State Forester to establish and administer.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jason Ballard

Establishes a new Bicentennial farm program under State Forester administration; subcommittee recommended removal from legislative docket in January 2026.

Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Bill Summary · HB 105

Legislative bill overview

HB 105 would establish a "Bicentennial farm program" to be created and administered by Virginia's State Forester. The bill appears designed to create a new agricultural or forestry initiative, though specific program details are not provided in the available information.

Why is this important

If enacted, this bill would create a new state program requiring dedicated administrative resources and potentially funding from the State Forester's office. The fiscal impact statement suggests budgetary implications that lawmakers are evaluating as part of the legislative process.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of program specificity: The bill's actual purpose, eligibility requirements, and operational structure are unclear from the summary, making it difficult to assess its merits
  • Administrative burden: Placing program administration with the State Forester may raise questions about resource allocation and whether forestry is the appropriate agency
  • Fiscal concerns: The Department of Planning and Budget issued a fiscal impact statement, suggesting cost implications that the subcommittee may have found problematic

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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