Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1079: Electric utilities; SCC to conduct and review an all-source competitive procurement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1079 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; SCC to conduct and review an all-source competitive procurement. Primary sponsor: Mike Webert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Labor and Commerce.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; State Corporation Commission; all-source competitive procurement. Directs the State Corporation Commission to conduct and review an all-source competitive procurement process for Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power. Under the bill, the Commission shall determine best practices for the competitive procurement, including methods to evaluate all available resources prior to selecting feasible and cost-effective options.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Webert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Labor and Commerce
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1079)
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101623D