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HB 2327

Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee; extension of sunset date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Hodges

Virginia extends the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee's operating authority beyond its sunset deadline to maintain ongoing water resource coordination.

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Bill Summary · HB 2327

Legislative bill overview

HB 2327 extends the sunset date of the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee, allowing it to continue operating beyond its originally scheduled termination. The bill was approved by the Governor and became effective July 1, 2025.

Why is this important

The committee provides technical guidance on groundwater management in Eastern Virginia, a region with significant aquifer-dependent agriculture, industry, and municipal water systems. Extending the committee prevents a gap in coordinated groundwater planning and ensures continued stakeholder input on water resource sustainability in an environmentally sensitive area.

Potential points of contention

  • Duration and accountability: No information provided on how long the extension lasts or whether performance metrics justify continued operation
  • Committee effectiveness: No clear indication of what accomplishments the committee has achieved or whether stakeholders believe it merits continuation
  • Funding implications: Extension may require ongoing state funding allocation, though budget impact is not detailed in available materials

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

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