Labor and Commerce - Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Sullivan, Richard C.
Meeting Date & Time: 01/27/2026 Immediately upon adjournment of Subcommittee #1 Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room A - 008
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Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1546
DLS Contact: (804) 698-1816 (Ali) ; (804) 698-1838 (Kinzer)
Block 1
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB289 | Anderson | Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB323 | Sullivan | Data centers; Department of Energy shall lead efforts to accelerate use of waste heat, report. |
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Summary: An Act to direct the Department of Energy to make certain findings and recommendations and to convene a work group to provide expertise and feedback on the use of waste heat from data centers; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)Yeas (6): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Wilt Not Voting (3): Anthony, Kilgore, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB369 | Reid | Electric utilities; renewable portfolio standard program, zero-carbon electricity, etc. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard; zero-carbon electricity; accelerated clean energy buyers. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/5/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB395 | Krizek | Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices, local regulation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-2288.7, 56-594, 56-594.01, 56-594.2, and 59.1-198 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1212.1 and by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices; Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Kilgore, Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute as amended • 3/5/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (30-Y 8-N 1-A) • 3/5/2026 - Reading of amendment waived • 3/5/2026 - Reading of substitute waived Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB420 | Cole, N.T. | Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-88.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; acquisition or disposition of control of a public utility; reopening rate proceeding under certain circumstances.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB422 | Cole, N.T. | Water utilities; prohibition of multiple rate increases within 3-year period for water utilities. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-235.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to water utilities; prohibition of multiple rate increases within three-year period for water utilities. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N)Yeas (6): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Kilgore Nays (1): Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/5/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/5/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N) |
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| HB466 | Cohen | State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-580 of the Code of Virginia, relating to State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Sullivan, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Kilgore Nays (2): Shin, Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB310 (Hackworth) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB590 | Hernandez | Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 45.2 an article numbered 10, consisting of a section numbered 45.2-1735, relating to Smart Solar Permitting Platform established; residential solar energy systems. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/2/2026 - Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 6-N) • 3/2/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 3/3/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108986D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N) Related Bills: SB382 (Surovell) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB617 | McNamara | Electric Utilities; virtual power plant pilot program, Phase I Utilities. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-585.1:17, relating to electric utilities; virtual power plant pilot program; Phase I Utilities. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar Nays (2): Kilgore, Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB628 | Callsen | Renewable energy portfolio standard program; requirements, power purchase agreements. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-585.5 and 56-594.02 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard program requirements; power purchase agreements. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Kilgore, Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB633 | Kilgore | Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 30-201, 45.2-1711, 45.2-1712, 45.2-1713, 56-579, 56-585.1:1, 56-585.1:5, 56-592, 56-592.1, 56-596, 56-596.1, 56-596.3, and 56-599 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Commission on Electric Utility Regulation; name change. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)Yeas (7): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Kilgore, Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Related Bills: SB515 (Deeds) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB634 | Kilgore | Electric utilities; pilot programs for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-585.1:2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals; cost recovery for certain electrical facilities. Last actions:
Related Bills: SB253 (Lucas) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB766 | Zehr | Electrical generating facilities; capacity factor, report. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electrical generating facilities; capacity factor; report. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)Yeas (5): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar Nays (2): Kilgore, Wilt Not Voting (2): Anthony, Williams Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB770 | Herring | Public utilities; water and sewerage companies, discounted rates for low-income customers. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 56-234 and 56-264.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; water and sewerage companies; discounted rates for low-income customers. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB807 | Sullivan | Electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase II Utility. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-594.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase II Utility. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)Yeas (6): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Wilt Not Voting (3): Anthony, Kilgore, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB254 (Surovell) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB809 | Sullivan | Electric utilities; shared solar programs, Phase I Utility. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-594.4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; shared solar programs; Phase I Utility. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)Yeas (6): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Wilt Not Voting (3): Anthony, Kilgore, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 2/25/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A) • 3/3/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB255 (Surovell) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB828 | Herring | Electric utilities; disconnection reports, State Corporation Commission database, annual summary. |
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Summary: An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 56-249.01, relating to electric utilities; disconnection reports; State Corporation Commission database; annual summary. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N)Yeas (6): Sullivan, Shin, Feggans, Clark, Nivar, Wilt Not Voting (3): Anthony, Kilgore, Williams Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/26/2026 - Read third time • 2/26/2026 - Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to • 2/26/2026 - Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute • 2/26/2026 - Passed Senate with substitute Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A) • 3/6/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB516 (Deeds) Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 0-N) |
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| HB884 | Herring | Electric utilities; Percentage of Income Payment Program, eligibility, delayed effective date. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-585.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to electric utilities; Percentage of Income Payment Program; eligibility. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/18/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/18/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB898 | Herring | Electric utilities, certain; SCC to determine maximum amount of fees for disconnection, etc. |
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Summary: A BILL to direct the State Corporation Commission to determine maximum allowable fees for disconnection and reconnection charged by certain electric utilities; disconnections for nonpayment. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/12/2026 - Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) • 2/12/2026 - Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor • 3/9/2026 - Placed on Commerce and Labor docket for Mar 09, 2026 Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB928 | Lopez | Electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices, local regulation. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-594, 56-594.01, and 56-594.2 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1212.1 and by adding in Chapter 23 of Title 56 a section numbered 56-596.7, relating to electric utilities; small portable solar generation devices; Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) Last actions:
Subcommittee #3 Subcommittee recommends incorporating (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1002 | Tran | Utilities, certain; notice procedures for nonpayment. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 56-245.1:4 of the Code of Virginia, relating to certain utilities; notice procedures for nonpayment. Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/4/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/4/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/5/2026 - Read third time • 3/5/2026 - Passed Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) Health and Human Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N) |
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