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VA HB1081
VA HB1081Working Lands Preservation, Office of; powers and duties, small renewable energy projects fees.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Office of Working Lands Preservation; powers and duties; small renewable energy projects fees. Requires the Office of Working Lands Preservation to serve as a trustee to administer the in-lieu fees in trust for small renewable energy projects. The bill requires such fees to be used to acquire conservation easements and cover any expenses associated with acquiring such easements.
AI Summary
This bill designates the Office of Working Lands Preservation to act as a trustee for administering "in-lieu fees" collected for small renewable energy projects, meaning these funds will be held and managed by the Office. The bill specifies that these collected fees must be used exclusively for purchasing "conservation easements," which are legal agreements that restrict development on land to protect its natural or agricultural value, and to cover any costs associated with acquiring these easements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1081) (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1081 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1081) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196245.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1081/text/HB1081ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1081) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171450.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1081/text/HB1081 |
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