Coastal storm risk management studies; non-federal sponsor contributions by localities.
Summary
Study; JLARC; non-federal sponsor contributions by localities to conduct coastal storm risk management studies; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to study the methodology for determining the monetary contributions by localities or other non-federal sponsors to the total cost of coastal storm risk management studies. The study also directs JLARC to determine whether a separate fund should be established to support and manage cost-share requests from non-federal sponsors for such studies.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
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Enrolled
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill transitioned from an Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, which is the final version ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with only formatting adjustments and the addition of official approval dates indicating both chambers agreed to the resolution. The key substantive provision directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study how localities should contribute to coastal storm risk management studies.
Scope change
No substantive change to scope or applicability; this is a procedural transition from Engrossed to Enrolled status.
TIMELINE
The study completion dates were finalized from bracketed options [2025 2027] and [2026 2028] to specific dates of November 30, 2027 and November 30, 2028 respectively.
TECHNICAL
Added official approval dates showing the House agreed on February 3, 2025 and the Senate agreed on February 18, 2025.
Formatting changes to convert the document from Engrossed to Enrolled status, including adding bill identifier HJ434ER and removing committee referral language.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2025 · House of Delegates Feb 3, 2025
How they voted
39–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 40
Feb 17, 2025
D
Democratic21
100% Yea
R
Republican19
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ434ER)
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Engrossed by House as amended HJ434E
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rules Amendments agreed to
lower
Feb 3, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (69-27-4)
house of delegates
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from Rules with amendment(s) (13-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Rules
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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