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§ 2.2-2699.9 Virginia Council on Environmental Justice

The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice is established as an advisory council, within the meaning of § 2.2-2100, in the executive branch of state government. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Governor and provide recommendations that maintain a foundation of environmental justice principles intended to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate impacts of pollution.

History

This law was first created in 2020. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 113 and 1274 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year.

2020, cc. 113, 1274.

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Amendment Attempts

HB2196: Government Transparency Advisory Council; established, searchable database website established. (failed)

HB1582: Commonwealth Data Trust Advisory Council; established, sunset provision. (failed)

HB2159: Plastic Pollution Prevention Advisory Council; established. (failed)

HB2696: Environmental Justice Advisory Council; established, report. (failed)

HB1354: Plastic Waste Prevention Advisory Council; established. (passed)

HB2267: Air quality monitoring program for certain communities; DEQ to establish, report. (failed)