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SB 557

Died in Senate committee

Renewable energy portfolio standard; eligibility of hydrogen and nuclear resources.

Introduced 2026-01-14Last action 2026-02-04 — Left in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural ResourcesCommittee General Laws and Technology

Sponsor

T. Travis HackworthR

Cosponsors

None
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Died in Senate committee
The 2025 Regular Session ended on 2025-02-22. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Votes

Senate2026-02-04PassedSee how each member voted →
Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 2-N)
Yea 13 · 9 D · 4 RNay 2 · 2 R

Summary

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 56-576 and 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia, relating to renewable energy portfolio standard; eligibility of hydrogen and nuclear resources. 24102277D

Bill history

  1. 2026-01-14 · Senate
    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100797D
  2. 2026-01-14 · Senate
    Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
  3. 2026-01-21 · Senate
    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB557)
  4. 2026-02-04 · Senate
    Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 2-N)

Note

Historical import. Session: 2025

Full Bill Text
https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB557/text/SB557
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