Water in the 2023 Virginia General Assembly

Abstract

In the tables below (starting on page 2), the Virginia Water Resources Research Center lists 135 measures in the 2023 Assembly dealing with water resources directly or indirectly, including two budget bills amending the current state budget that runs through June 30, 2024. The 2023 General Assembly convened on January 11 and adjourned on February 25. This was a so-called “short session,” which is held in all odd-numbered years. “Long sessions” of 60 days are held in even- numbered years. A reconvened (“veto”) session A reconvened (“veto”) session, for the purpose of considering vetoes or recommendations from the governor, was held on April 12. During long sessions, the Commonwealth’s budget for the upcoming two years is set; amendments to the current biennial budget may be considered both in short and long sessions.