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SB 1365

Stormwater management regulations; localities outside Chesapeake Bay watershed.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Todd Pillion

Withdrawn bill would have modified stormwater management regulations for Virginia localities outside the Chesapeake Bay watershed, potentially reducing compliance requirements for affected regions.

Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 1365

Legislative bill overview

SB 1365 proposes to modify stormwater management regulations specifically for localities located outside the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Virginia. The bill was prefiled in January 2025 but was struck (withdrawn) by its patron, Senator Todd Pillion, on January 28, 2025, following committee referral to Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.

Why is this important

Stormwater management regulations significantly affect local development costs, municipal budgeting, and environmental protection standards. Differential treatment of regions inside versus outside the Chesapeake Bay watershed could create inconsistent environmental standards across Virginia and affect how localities manage water quality, flooding, and development pressures.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic disparity in regulations: Creating different stormwater standards for Bay versus non-Bay watershed areas could be viewed as either reasonable differentiation based on environmental priorities or as inequitable treatment of certain regions
  • Development impact: Changes to stormwater requirements may reduce compliance costs for affected localities or conversely weaken environmental protections depending on the bill's specific provisions
  • Implementation burden: Local governments may face transition costs or administrative challenges if existing stormwater infrastructure must be modified to meet altered standards

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

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