North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

HB 784 — Environmental Justice Considerations.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

110 added · 109 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 784 adds a provision to ensure that permits can be denied if a proposed development is found to cause disproportionate harm to low-income or minority communities. This change emphasizes that any adverse impacts, including those affecting public health, will be taken into account during the permit approval process. This matters because it aims to protect vulnerable communities from potentially harmful developments, fostering greater environmental justice and equity.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 784 Short Title:
784 May 3, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10390-MH-144 Short Title:
Representative Harrison.
Representatives Harrison, K.
Smith, Graham, and Reives (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF A PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DECISION ON MINORITY OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERMITTING DECISIONS IMPACTING OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 4, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF A PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DECISION ON MINORITY OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERMITTING DECISIONS IMPACTING OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES.
…." *DRH10390-MH-144* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 SECTION 2.(b) This section becomes effective July 1, 2021, and applies to any environmental documents for proposed actions submitted on or after that date.
*H784-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 …." SECTION 2.(b) This section becomes effective July 1, 2021, and applies to any environmental documents for proposed actions submitted on or after that date.
…." SECTION4.(b) This sectionbecomeseffectiveJuly 1, 2021, and applies to remedial action plans submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality on or after that date.
…." SECTION4.(b) This sectionbecomeseffectiveJuly1,2021,and applies to remedial action plans submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality on or after that date.
"(d1) The Commission shall deny any application for a permit or permit renewal if it finds that the cumulative impact of the proposed permit, when considered in relation to other similar impacts of actions taken or proposed in the community, would have a disproportionate adverse impact on a low-income community or a minority community protected by Title VIof the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.
"(d1) The Commission shall deny any application for a permit or permit renewal if it finds that the cumulative impact of the proposed permit, when considered in relation to other similar impacts of actions taken or proposed in the community, would have a disproportionate adverse impact on a low-income communityor a minoritycommunityprotected byTitle VIof the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.
SECTION 7.(a) G.S.
Page 2 House Bill 784-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 SECTION 7.(a) G.S.
Page 2 DRH10390-MH-144 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 "(4) The Commission shall have the power:
"(4) The Commission shall have the power:
– A distinct geographic area in which the share of the population of any of the following categories of individuals is higher than that category's share of the State population as a whole:
– A distinct geographic area in which the share of the population of anyof the following categories of individuals is higher than that category's share of the State population as a whole:
(2) Linguistically isolated.
(2) Linguisticallyisolated.
– A census block, as designated by the most recent census of the U.S.
– A census block, as designated bythe most recent census of the U.S.
Census Bureau, in which at least thirty percent (30%) of thehouseholds qualify as low-incomehouseholds, orageographically distinct area that is a community of color." SECTION 9.
Census Bureau, in which at least thirty percent (30%) of thehouseholds qualifyas low-incomehouseholds, ora geographicallydistinct area that is a community of color." SECTION 9.
DRH10390-MH-144 Page 3
House Bill 784-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 27 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (27)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 784?
HB 784 is sponsored by R. Smith, K. Smith, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Graham, Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Alexander, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Fisher, Gill, Harris, Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hurtado, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Martin, Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 784?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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