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VA SB515
VA SB515Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commission on Electric Utility Regulation; name change. Renames the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation as the Energy Commission of Virginia. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
AI Summary
This bill changes the name of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to the Energy Commission of Virginia, reflecting a broader scope of its responsibilities within the legislative branch of state government. The Commission's primary purpose remains to monitor the State Corporation Commission's implementation of electric utility regulations, but the name change signifies an evolution in its focus. This legislative action also amends various sections of the Code of Virginia to update references to the commission's new name, ensuring consistency across state laws governing energy and utility matters.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0949) (on 04/13/2026)
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