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2018 SESSION
HJ 27 Coastal flooding adaptation and resiliency report; JLARC to study.
Introduced by: Christopher P. Stolle | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; JLARC; ongoing efforts throughout the Commonwealth with regard to coastal flooding adaptation and resiliency; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study ongoing efforts throughout the Commonwealth with regard to coastal flooding adaptation and resiliency. The resolution directs JLARC, in conducting its study, to (i) conduct an assessment of the economic exposure of the Commonwealth from a natural disaster; (ii) conduct a comprehensive review of state resources currently available to businesses following a natural disaster; (iii) assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Commonwealth's coastal flooding and adaptation development programs, particularly in Hampton Roads, the Peninsula, and the Northern Neck; (iv) assess how effectively the state and local governments develop, manage, and oversee coastal flooding and adaptation practices and strategies; (v) examine best practices and strategies used by the public and private sectors in other states and other countries to manage and "live with" water through successful coastal flooding and adaptation strategies; and (vi) review any other issues and make recommendations as appropriate.
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HISTORY
- 12/29/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102060D
- 12/29/17 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 02/13/18 House: Left in Rules