Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 633: Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 633 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name changes to Energy Commission of Virginia. Primary sponsor: Terry Kilgore (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Read third time and defeated by House (34-Y 63-N 0-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commission on Electric Utility Regulation; scope and name change. Renames the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation as the Energy Commission of Virginia and amends the purpose of the Commission to monitoring the State Corporation Commission's regulation of electric utilities and natural gas utilities and examining issues related to the production, transmission, distribution, storage, and use of energy in the Commonwealth. The powers and duties are similarly amended by adding the authority to (i) act in an advisory capacity to the General Assembly on energy-related matters, (ii) consult with applicable state agencies on matters regarding energy efficiency and conservation, and (iii) coordinate its efforts with other existing boards and authorities relating to energy research and development. The bill also eliminates the Virginia Coal and Energy Commission. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Kilgore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read third time and defeated by House (34-Y 63-N 0-A)
- Passed by for the day
- Reconsidered
- Read third time and defeated by House (38-Y 58-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
- committee substitute agreed to
- Read second time
- Read first time
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB633)
- Committee substitute printed 26106483D-H1
- Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (20-Y 1-N)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)
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