SB 1857

Abstract

Creates the Justice40 Oversight Committee Act. Establishes the Justice40 Oversight Committee. Provides that the Justice40 Oversight Committee shall make findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding environmental justice in this State and uses of federal funds provided to the State for environmental justice. Requires the Justice40 Oversight Committee to submit reports delineating the Oversight Committee's findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the General Assembly by specified dates. Contains requirements for the appointment of voting and nonvoting members of the Oversight Committee. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Chairperson of the Oversight Committee shall be appointed by the President of the Senate (rather than the Speaker of the House of Representatives). Provides that the Vice-Chairperson of the Oversight Committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (rather than the President of the Senate).