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VA SB719

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Marsden

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to develop and implement a comprehensive Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan during the first year of each new gubernatorial administration

  • Plan must focus on economic prosperity, diversification, and growth of Virginia's agriculture and forestry industries over the four-year term

  • Secretary must review existing agriculture and forestry policies at the start of each Governor's term and make revisions as deemed necessary

  • Development of the Plan requires coordination with agriculture and forestry organizations, agribusiness representatives, and other stakeholders

  • Secretary must submit a progress report to the Governor and chairs of relevant House and Senate committees by December 1 of the first year of each new administration

Legislative Description

Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan; OSAF to develop and implement comprehensive Plan, report.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources2/5/2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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