Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HJ 44: Undergrounding of electrical transmission lines; SCC Div. of Public Utility Regulation to study.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJ 44 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Undergrounding of electrical transmission lines; SCC Div. of Public Utility Regulation to study. Primary sponsor: J.J. Singh (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Study; Division of Public Utility Regulation; undergrounding of electrical transmission lines; report. Requests the State Corporation Commission's Division of Public Utility Regulation to study the undergrounding of electrical transmission lines. The study requires the Division to submit its report no later than the first day of the 2027 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Singh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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 Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103675D