HB257Introduced in the House of Delegates
Environment - Flood-Related Watershed Studies and Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program
Introduced by Environment and Transportation
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring, by January 1, 2028, and every 5 years thereafter, and after consultation with local jurisdictions and State agencies, the Department of the Environment to designate priority watersheds for the purpose of requiring subdivisions to conduct flood-related watershed studies; requiring a subdivision that contains a designated priority watershed to conduct a watershed study and submit the study to the Department for review and approval; specifying the required contents of a flood-related watershed study required under the Act; etc.
Where it stands
Withdrawn by Sponsor
February 16, 2026
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Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Withdrawn by Sponsor
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