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VA HJR46
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Tran
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AI Summary
- Designates the week of the fourth Monday in January, beginning in 2027 and each year thereafter, as Winter Salt Week in Virginia
- Aims to raise awareness about responsible winter salt use to protect public safety and environmental health
- Addresses chloride contamination found in lakes, streams, and groundwater throughout the Commonwealth from winter salt overuse
- Promotes the Virginia Salt Management Strategy (SaMS) and smart salting practices to reduce damage to infrastructure, property, and aquatic ecosystems
- Directs notification to the Northern Virginia Winter Salt Workgroup and publication on the General Assembly's website
Legislative Description
Winter Salt Week.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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