VirginiaVirginia would study whether Mendota Trail could become a state park
Virginia's recreation department would study a possible Washington County park, consider local views, and report its findings by the start of the 2027 session.
What it does
The state recreation department would study whether a park could be established at the Mendota Trail and Abrams Falls in Washington County. It must seek and consider views from local residents and groups.
Argument forThe study could help residents and state leaders judge whether a park at the trail and falls is workable before deciding what to do.
Argument againstThe study could take time from other agency work because state agencies must help when the department requests assistance.
More detail
The Department of Conservation and Recreation would study whether a state park could be established. The study would consider a park at the Mendota Trail and Abrams Falls in Washington County, within the Holston River watershed. Before making its recommendations, the department must seek and consider views from local residents, governments, and regional organizations. State agencies must help with the study when the department requests assistance. The department must finish its meetings by November 30, 2026, and send its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by the first day of the 2027 regular session. The report must be posted online.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 14Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103987DIntroduced
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