Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1191: Electric substation construction agreements; "electric cooperatives" or "cooperative", definitions.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1191 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric substation construction agreements; "electric cooperatives" or "cooperative", definitions. Primary sponsor: Irene Shin (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0021).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Utility consumer services cooperatives; substation construction agreements. Permits an electric cooperative to enter into an agreement to construct a substation with a member receiving regulated electric service, with an electric demand of at least 20 megawatts during the most recent calendar year, that requires a point of interconnection with a transmission line system of 230 kilovolts or more. The bill provides that, upon final completion of a substation constructed under such an agreement, the member shall transfer ownership of such substation to the cooperative for the cooperative to operate and maintain at the member's sole expense. Under the bill, the costs of acquisition, operation, or maintenance of such a substation shall be excluded from the cooperative's general and base rates and shall not be recovered from any other ratepayer. This bill is identical to SB 377.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Shin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Runion | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Mike Webert | Co-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
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0021)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 21 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1191)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1191ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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