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VA HB1157
VA HB1157Federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth; agencies to consult on permits and reviews.
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Introduced Session
2024 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 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). 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).
AI Summary
This bill establishes policies and procedures for consulting with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Commonwealth of Virginia when evaluating certain permits and reviews relating to environmental, cultural, or historic resources that potentially impact those Tribal Nations. The bill designates an Ombudsman for Tribal Consultation to facilitate communication and consultation, and requires the Ombudsman to develop a list of localities where such consultation is required. The bill also codifies Executive Order 82 (2021) and requires state agencies to consult with Tribal Nations in certain permitting and review processes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0830) (on 04/17/2024)
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