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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings. Requires the State Corporation Commission to complete proceedings involving an application for a certificate, permit, or approval required for the construction or operation by a public utility of certain transmission lines within nine months following such application, as required by current law for small renewable energy projects. The bill permits the Commission to enlarge such nine-month period for up to 120 days for applications regarding certain transmission lines.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Corporation Commission (SCC), which is the state agency responsible for regulating utilities, to complete proceedings related to applications for certificates, permits, or approvals needed for public utilities to build or operate certain transmission lines within nine months of the application being submitted. This timeline is similar to the existing requirement for small renewable energy projects. The bill also allows the SCC to extend this nine-month period by up to 120 days for applications concerning specific types of transmission lines, providing additional time for review and public input.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB466ER) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB466 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB466/text/HB466ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB466) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171163.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB466/text/HB466E |
| Labor and Commerce Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB466/text/HB466AH1 |
| Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB466/text/HB466AHC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB466/text/HB466 |
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