HB701Introduced in the House of Delegates
Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)
Introduced by Terri Hill, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources in coordination with the Department of the Environment to identify certain vernal pools in the State; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to create and maintain a certain list of vernal pools in the State in a certain manner; and requiring the Department of the Environment to designate staff to receive training in vernal pool identification and to notify the Department of Natural Resources under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
95
Yes
38
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {693524/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (95-38)
Referred Rules
Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
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