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SB 152

Bicentennial farm program; State Forester to establish and administer.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Hackworth

Withdrawn Virginia bill would have created a bicentennial farm program under State Forester administration; struck in committee after fiscal review in February 2026.

Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 152

Legislative bill overview

SB 152 would have established a bicentennial farm program to be administered by Virginia's State Forester. The bill was prefiled in January 2026 but was struck (withdrawn) at the request of its patron in early February 2026, meaning it no longer advances for consideration this session.

Why is this important

Because the bill has been formally withdrawn, it no longer poses immediate legislative action. However, the fact that a fiscal impact statement was requested and generated suggests the proposal involved state expenditures or resource allocation that warranted financial analysis before withdrawal.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill's specific provisions, eligibility criteria, and funding mechanisms are unclear from available records, limiting public understanding of what was actually proposed.
  • State Forester's role: Questions about whether the State Forester's office had the capacity and expertise to administer a farm program, typically outside forestry's traditional scope.
  • Budget implications: The fiscal impact statement suggests cost concerns may have contributed to the patron's decision to withdraw the bill.

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

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