SB 353 VA
Consultation with federally recognized tribes; permits and reviews, etc.
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Summary
Virginia Senate Bill 353 would require consultation with federally recognized tribes on permits and reviews that have potential impacts on environmental, cultural, and historic resources. The bill would amend multiple sections of the Virginia Code to establish consultation requirements across various state agencies and permitting processes.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-401.01, 10.1-104.02, 10.1-1186.3:1, 10.1-1322, 10.1-2205.1, 10.1-2302, 10.1-2305, 28.2-104.01, 33.2-258, 56-265.2:1, 62.1-44.38:1, and 62.1-248 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 33.2-257.2, relating to consultation with federally recognized tribes; permits and reviews with potential impacts on environmental, cultural, and historic resources.
Sponsor (1)
- Ryan T. McDougle Republican · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103025D · upper
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology · upper
- Jan 26, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB353) · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Feb 12, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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