VirginiaVirginia would recognize a yearly week for responsible winter salt use
Virginia would recognize the week of the fourth Monday in January as Winter Salt Week each year starting in 2027, with a notice sent and posted.
What it does
The resolution designates the week of the fourth Monday in January as Winter Salt Week in Virginia.
The House clerk sends the workgroup a copy and posts the designation on the General Assembly website.
Argument forA yearly week could draw attention to safer salt use and available guidance, helping people reduce pollution in waterways and harm to wildlife.
Argument againstA yearly recognition and website notice may do little on their own to help residents and businesses change how they use winter salt.
More detail
The General Assembly designates Winter Salt Week in Virginia. The designation applies in Virginia. The designation applies in 2027 and each year after.
The House clerk sends the resolution to the Northern Virginia Winter Salt Workgroup and posts the designation on the General Assembly website. The workgroup is to be told of the General Assembly's designation. The resolution gives no deadline for sending the copy or posting the designation.
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Where it stands
- 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)
- Feb 2Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N)
- Jan 30Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 14Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102137DIntroduced
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