SB 883 — Environmental Justice, Virginia Council on; established.
Last action — Enacted, Chapter 1274 (effective 7/1/20)
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3 sponsors
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Summary
Virginia Council on Environmental Justice; established. Establishes the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice, consisting of 27 members, to advise the Governor and provide recommendations intended to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate impacts of pollution and provide such communities meaningful involvement in the decision-making process. The bill directs that 21 members of the Council be appointed by the Governor and six be specified Cabinet Secretaries.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 1274 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 26 of Title 2.2 an article numbered 36, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2699.8 through 2.2-2699.12, relating to environmental justice council.
[S 883] Approved April 22, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter of Title 2.2 an article numbered 36, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-2699.8 through 2.2-2699.12, as follows:
Article 36.
Virginia Council on Environmental Justice.
§ 2.2-2699.8.
Definitions.
For purposes of this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Council" means the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice established pursuant to this article.
"Environmental justice" means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, faith, disability, national origin, or income, regarding the development, implementation, or enforcement of any environmental law, regulation, or policy.
"Fair treatment" means the equitable consideration of all people whereby no group of people bears a disproportionate share of any negative environmental consequence resulting from an industrial, governmental, or commercial operation, program, or policy.
"Meaningful involvement" means the requirements that (i) affected and vulnerable community residents have access and opportunities to participate in the full cycle of the decision-making process about a proposed activity that will affect their environment or health and (ii) decision-makers will seek out and consider such participation, allowing the views and perspectives of community residents to shape and influence the decision.
"Resilience" means, as it pertains to climate change, the ability to anticipate, prepare for, and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from disruptions through adaptable planning and climate solutions.
§ 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.
§ 2.2-2699.10.
Membership;
terms;
quorum;
meetings.
A.
The Council shall have a total membership of 27 members that shall consist of 21 nonlegislative citizen members and six ex officio members.
Nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed by the Governor.
The Secretaries of Natural Resources, Commerce and Trade, Agriculture and Forestry, Health and Human Resources, Education, and Transportation, or their designees, including their agency representatives, shall serve ex officio with nonvoting privileges.
Nonlegislative citizen members of the Council shall be residents of the Commonwealth and shall include representatives of (i) American Indian tribes, (ii) community-based organizations, (iii) the public health sector, (iv) nongovernmental organizations, (v) civil rights organizations, (vi) institutions of higher education, and (vii) communities impacted by an industrial, governmental, or commercial operation, program, or policy.
Ex officio members of the Council shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office.
Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms.
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
After the initial staggering of terms, nonlegislative citizen members shall be appointed for a term of four years.
B.
The Council shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson annually from among the membership of the Council.
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A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.
The meetings of the Council shall be held at the call of the chairperson or whenever the majority of the members so request.
C.
The Council shall meet quarterly and shall establish a meeting schedule on an annual basis.
When possible, the location of the meetings shall rotate among different geographic regions.
When possible, meetings shall be broadcast on the Internet or via teleconference.
Each meeting shall include an in-person public comment component.
The Council may provide for the creation of subcommittees.
Any subcommittee meetings shall be scheduled with notification to the full Council.
§ 2.2-2699.11.
Compensation;
expenses;
staffing.
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Members of the Council shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825.
Funding for the costs of expenses of the members shall be provided by the Secretary of Natural Resources.
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The Office of the Governor and the Secretary of Natural Resources shall provide staff support to the Council.
All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Council, upon request.
§ 2.2-2699.12.
Powers and duties of the Council.
The Council shall have the following powers and duties:
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Advise and provide recommendations to the Governor regarding the development of policies and procedures, focusing on equality and equity, to ensure that environmental justice issues are heard and addressed as the Commonwealth evolves, as impacts of climate change increase, and as new environmental justice issues emerge.
The Council shall provide advice and recommendations to the Governor and his cabinet on:
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Integrating environmental justice considerations throughout the Commonwealth's programs, regulations, policies, and procedures;
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Strengthening partnerships on environmental justice among governmental agencies, including federal, tribal, and local governments;
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Incorporating potential solutions to environmental justice issues related to stakeholder communication, local governments, climate change and resilience, transportation, clean energy, outdoor access, and cultural preservation;
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Enhancing research and assessment approaches related to environmental justice and identifying potential risks or disproportionate public health impacts related to environmental pollution, particularly those that threaten or could threaten low-income and historically underserved communities;
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Receiving comments, concerns, and recommendations from individuals throughout the Commonwealth;
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Recommending statutory, regulatory, or executive action, or relevant improvements or additions, for consideration to better address environmental justice issues.
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Submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly for publication as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports.
The chairperson shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly an annual executive summary of the interim activity and work of the Council no later than the first day of each regular session of the General Assembly starting in 2021.
The executive summary shall be submitted as a report document as provided in the procedures of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems for the processing of legislative documents and reports and shall be posted on the General Assembly's website.
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Apply for, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from public, quasi-public, or private sources, including any matching funds designated in an appropriation act, to enable it to better carry out its objectives.
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That the initial appointments of nonlegislative citizen members to the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice, as created by this act, shall be staggered as follows:
10 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor for a term of two years and 11 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor for a term of four years.
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View plain text versions (6)
- Enrolled Reenrolled bill text (SB883ER2) html April 22, 2020
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1274) View text Current html April 22, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB883ER) View text html March 04, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB883H1 html February 20, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB883S1 html January 22, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB883) View text html January 08, 2020
Action History
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Enacted, Chapter 1274 (effective 7/1/20)
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Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
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Signed by President as reenrolled
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Reenrolled bill text (SB883ER2)
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Reenrolled
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Governor's recommendation adopted
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VOTE: (48-Y 44-N)
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House concurred in Governor's recommendation (48-Y 44-N)
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Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (24-Y 16-N)
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Governor's recommendation received by Senate
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB883ER)
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Enrolled
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Impact statement from DPB (SB883H1)
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Title replaced 20108847D-H1
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House substitute agreed to by Senate (24-Y 16-N)
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VOTE: Passage (54-Y 45-N)
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Passed House with substitute (54-Y 45-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB883H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20108847D-H1
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Committee substitute printed 20108847D-H1
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Reported from General Laws with substitute (12-Y 9-N)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Referred from Labor and Commerce
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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from DPB (SB883S1)
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Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 12-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB883S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20106392D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Committee substitute printed 20106392D-S1
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Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 1-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB883)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105198D
Sponsors
- Mamie E. Locke · Primary
- Jennifer B. Boysko · Cosponsor
- Jennifer L. McClellan · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 60 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
- Jennifer B. Boysko
- Jennifer L. McClellan
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 44 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 47 | 44 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 47% | 44% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 53 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 54% | 45% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 41% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Nay |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Nay |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Not Voting |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Nay |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Nay |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Nay |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Nay |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Nay |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 27 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 30% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Nay |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Nay |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Nay |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Nay |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Nay |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Nay |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Nay |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Not Voting |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Yea |
| Chase, Amanda F. | — | Yea |
| Cosgrove, John A., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Not Voting |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Nay |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 883 do?
- Virginia Council on Environmental Justice; established. Establishes the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice, consisting of 27 members, to advise the Governor and provide recommendations intended to protect vulnerable communities from disproportionate impacts of pollution and provide such communities meaningful involvement in the decision-making process. The bill directs that 21 members of the Council be appointed by the Governor and six be specified Cabinet Secretaries.
- Who sponsors SB 883?
- SB 883 is sponsored by Mamie E. Locke, Jennifer B. Boysko, and Jennifer L. McClellan.
- What is the current status of SB 883?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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