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VA HB2004

VA HB2004
Federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth; agencies to consult on permits and reviews.


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill 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. The bill codifies Executive Order 82 (2021).

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies, including the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Historic Resources, and 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 Tribal Nations. The bill also designates an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation with the Tribal Nations. Additionally, the bill codifies an existing executive order and requires the Ombudsman to develop a list of localities where Tribal consultation is required.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (on 02/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ General Environment
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
  • ‐ Native American Affairs and Indian Lands

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB2004 01/10/2023
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offe https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+HB2004F122+PDF 01/23/2023
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+HB2004+hil 01/10/2023
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