Environmental justice; definitions, agency regulations, Virginia Environmental Justice Act, policy.
It became law on Apr 22, 2020.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Apr 22, 2020
What it does
Virginia Environmental Justice Act. Establishesthe Virginia Environmental Justice Act to promote the fair treatmentand meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color,national origin, income, faith, or disability with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental lawsand policies. Under the bill, state agencies are required to examineany new regulation or policy or amendment to an existing regulationor policy involving state action or funds in relation to its impact on environmental justice prior to adoption of the regulation or policy.The bill requires the Governor's Secretaries to develop a policyor strategy to promote environmental justice in…
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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Where it goes next
It is law in Virginia. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.