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HB 1157STATE · VirginiaIntroduced

Federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth; agencies to consult on permits and reviews.

Voted 4/17/2024

Summary

Consultation with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth; permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, and historic resources. Requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Historic Resources, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to establish policies and procedures for consulting with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth when evaluating certain permits and reviews relating to environmental, cultural, or historic resources that potentially impact those federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth. The bill directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth to designate an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth and requires the Ombudsman to develop by January 1, 2025, a list of localities in which federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth shall be consulted to effectuate the provisions of the bill. The bill codifies Executive Order 82 (2021).

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How representatives voted

352 yea·134 nay·22 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/17/2024House concurred in Governor's recommendation (61-Y 30-N)
  2. 4/17/2024VOTE: Adoption (61-Y 30-N)
  3. 4/17/2024Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (39-Y 0-N 1-A)
  4. 4/17/2024Governor's recommendation adopted
  5. 4/17/2024Reenrolled
  6. 4/17/2024Reenrolled bill text (HB1157ER2)
  7. 4/17/2024Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
  8. 4/17/2024Signed by President as reenrolled
  9. 4/17/2024Enacted, Chapter 830 (effective 7/1/24)
  10. 4/17/2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0830)