Greening Chesapeake

The Governor has now taking actions - signing or vetoing bills passed by the General Assembly. Here are some of the environmental related bills of local interest. Governor Approved SB 1416 - Passed Senate 40-0, Passed Housed 75-20 Amends Virginia Code § 46.2-924 to establish stricter penalties for drivers who fail to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks.  HB 1941 - Passed Senate  as amended 27-9, passed House as amended 67-28 SB 1166 - Passed House  as amended 62-44,  Passed Senate  as amended 33-7 Mandates that retailers must post conspicuous signage near each invasive plant display that identifies the plant as invasive, educates consumers about invasive plant species, and encourages them to ask about alternative plant options. HB 2630 - Passed House 63-35, Passed Senate 27-9 Enables localities to establish tree canopy banks or funds to facilitate tree preservation and planting efforts Governor provided Substitute Language: HB2034 - Passed House 80-18, ...

  Green Drinks Chesapeake - Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Our next Green Drinks meeting will be on Wednesday, March 26, 6 pm, at YNot Italian in Greenbrier. Our guest speaker is Dennis Bagley, Executive Director of the Southeastern Public Services Authority (SPSA) which is responsible for our regional waste management programs including the regional landfill.  Mr. Bagley will be discussing the Alternative Waste Disposal options being examined to divert trash from ending up in the landfill.   SPSA has been leading a multi-year effort to solicit proposals for such alternatives that is moving toward a conclusion. What is Green Drinks?  Green Drinks is mostly for people working on environmental issues, but anyone can come -- people from environmental groups, businesses, government, academia, and as individuals. There is no 'us and them'. Green Drinks is a chance to mingle, share insights, inspire and delight each other. Come out and order some food or a drink (each part...