(SB1254)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto Senate Bill 1254, which mandates that certain local governments consider creating an environmental justice strategy as part of their comprehensive plan.

Under current law, all localities are required to consider existing conditions and public health when developing their comprehensive plans. This bill imposes additional, unnecessary requirements that could create disproportionate burdens on the manufacturing sector, potentially discouraging economic growth.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.