Virginia Vegetation Program; established by Department of Environmental Quality. (SB1146)
Introduced By
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-Westmoreland)
Progress
✓ |
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
Virginia Vegetation Program. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to establish the Virginia Vegetation Program, organizing volunteer labor to plant native vegetation on unimproved lands that is managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation or in stormwater management basins that are located on public lands. The bill requires the Department to establish planting criteria, develop an information packet, arrange planting in coordination with volunteers and local officials, and create a list of appropriate planting sites. The bill also addresses potential liability for any injury or damages caused or sustained by program volunteers. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15103497D |
01/13/2015 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
01/28/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1146) |
01/29/2015 | Stricken at request of Patron in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |