Legislation - HB1618

Title: Department of the Environment - Procedures for Permitting Efficiency - Requirements
Sponsored by: Delegate Qi
Status: In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Analysis

Synopsis

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.

Committees

Original:: Rules and Executive Nominations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/20/2026 Legislative Date 2/20/2026 Action First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Department of the Environment - Procedures for Permitting Efficiency - Requirements Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/20/2026	2/20/2026	First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
			Text - First - Department of the Environment - Procedures for Permitting Efficiency - Requirements

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