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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
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 its proceedings for approving certain transmission lines, specifically those that are 138 kilovolts or more, within a nine-month timeframe. This aims to expedite the process for approving these important infrastructure projects.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Labor and Commerce Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 House Committee Room A - 008) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB310 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB310/text/SB310S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB310/text/SB310SC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB310) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1098839.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB310/text/SB310 |
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