2001 Regular Session

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 22

File Code: Environment
Sponsored By:
Delegate Walkup
Entitled:
Dumping of Dredge Spoil - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Recognizing the significant environmental concerns with dredging the Bay; and urging that specified dumping of dredge material be prohibited unless the dredge material is used to restore natural islands or wetlands.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/14
Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CHESAPEAKE BAY
DREDGING
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT
POLLUTION -see also- SEDIMENT CONTROL
REFUSE DISPOSAL -see also- RECYCLING
WATER
WETLANDS

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered