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HB1618Introduced in the House of Delegates

Department of the Environment - Procedures for Permitting Efficiency - Requirements

IntroducedHouse Rules and Executive Nominations

Introduced by Lily Qi, District 15

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Requiring the Department of the Environment, in coordination with the Department of Commerce, to adopt procedures on or before October 1, 2027, to streamline the permitting process for certain entities and certain environmental permits; requiring the Department to issue a determination on a certain application within 60 days after receipt of the application; etc.

Where it stands

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

February 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

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