Kelly Fowler - Virginia

Creates the executive branch position of Special Assistant to the Governor for Coastal Adaptation and Protection (the Assistant). The bill provides that the Assistant shall be the lead in developing and in providing direction and ensuring accountability for a statewide coastal flooding adaptation strategy. The bill directs the Assistant to initiate and assist with economic development opportunities associated with adaptation, to advance academic expertise at the Commonwealth Center for Recurrent Flooding and Resiliency, and to pursue federal, state, and local funding opportunities for adaptation initiatives.

Failed Mar 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJ 235

Introduced · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Commending the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26.

Introduced Mar 8, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SB 265

Passed · Virginia Senate · Co-sponsor

Coastal Adaptation and Protection, Special Assistant to the Governor; position created.

Creates the executive branch position of Special Assistant to the Governor for Coastal Adaptation and Protection (the Assistant). The bill provides that the Assistant shall be the lead in developing and in providing direction and ensuring accountability for a statewide coastal flooding adaptation strategy. The bill directs the Assistant to initiate and assist with economic development opportunities associated with adaptation, to advance academic expertise at the Commonwealth Center for Recurrent Flooding and Resiliency, and to pursue federal, state, and local funding opportunities for adaptation initiatives.

Passed Mar 8, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Del. Kelly Fowler

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