Hazardous materials; localities to prohibit initiation of new storage in floodplains. (SB196)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Herring (D-Leesburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Storage of hazardous materials. Permits localities to prohibit the initiation of new storage of hazardous materials in floodplains five stream miles upstream of an intake for a public water supply. However, the provisions of this bill shall not apply to: (i) operations of the Virginia Department of Transportation or its contractors concerning the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of highways; or (ii) all Department of Defense facilities and operations. Read the Bill »
Status
01/21/2008: Awaiting a Vote in the Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
History
Date | Action |
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01/07/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088213240 |
01/07/2008 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
01/21/2008 | Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |