HB517Introduced in the House of Delegates
Emission Standards, Ambient Air Quality Standards, and Solid Waste Management - Local Authority
Introduced by Jen Terrasa, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering provisions of law relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations that set emission standards or ambient air quality standards under certain conditions; specifying that the requirement for the Department of the Environment to approve a county water and sewerage plan does not limit certain authority of the county; requiring the Department to publish certain information on its website by October 1, 2026; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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