HB1072Introduced in the House of Delegates
Sewage sludge; local authority to test and monitor land application within its political boundaries.
Introduced by Amy Laufer, District 55
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Local authority to test and monitor the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries. Allows a locality to provide for testing and monitoring for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, as defined in relevant law, of the land application of sewage sludge within its political boundaries using an applicable test method established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The bill prohibits any expenses from such testing and monitoring from being eligible for reimbursement from the Sludge Management Fund.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0933)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A) · March 10, 2026
23
Yes
17
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | No |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | No |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102768D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Assigned HACNR sub: Chesapeake
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N)
House committee offered
Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (15-Y 7-N)
Committee substitute printed 26107750D-H1
Read first time
Read second time
committee substitute agreed to
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Read third time and passed House (62-Y 34-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
Assigned HACNR sub: Water Usage
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 5-N)
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Read third time
Passed Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1072ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 933 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0933)
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