Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 825
Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Fund; surface mining pool bond fees.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- T. Travis Hackworth (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Fund; surface mining pool bond fees. Amends various provisions under the Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Fund, including a requirement for the Director of the Department of Energy to assess market conditions no less than biannually to set the rate of reclamation tax based on the (i) most recent price per ton of metallurgical coal exports as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration or (ii) local market conditions provided by the industry representatives currently serving on the Coal Surface Mine Reclamation Fund Advisory Board. The bill also changes the entrance fee for coal surface mining operators participating in the pool fund.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 Senate | Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N) - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N) - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB825) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
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