Vermont S 148: An act relating to environmental justice in Vermont

Bill Text

Act No. 154 Page 1 of 1
2022

VT LEG #363505 v.2
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Act No. 154 (S.148). Conservation and development; government; environmental
justice
An act relating to environmental justice in Vermont
This act establishes an environmental justice policy for the State of Vermont
and requires the State agencies to incorporate environmental justice into their
work, rules, and procedures. It establishes the Environmental Justice Advisory
Council and the Interagency Environmental Justice Committee to advise the State
on environmental justice issues. It also requires the creation of an environmental
justice mapping tool.
Effective Date: May 31, 2022