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VA SB515

VA SB515
Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/14/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

Bill Topics

Energy
  • ‐ Electricity and Hydroelectricity
  • ‐ General Energy

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515 01/19/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/CHAP0949 04/28/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB515) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1215793.PDF 04/07/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/SB515ER 03/30/2026
Conference Report SB515 https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/SB515AC 03/13/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/SB515H1 03/06/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB515) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1198332.PDF 03/06/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/SB515HC1 03/02/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB515) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1135219.PDF 02/09/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/SB515S1 02/06/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB515) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093652.PDF 01/22/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB515/text/SB515 01/19/2026
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