Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1049: Electric utilities; approval required for construction of certain electrical transmission lines.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1049 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; approval required for construction of certain electrical transmission lines. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (4-Y 11-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; approval required for construction of certain electrical transmission lines. Prohibits the construction of a new transmission line overhead unless the State Corporation Commission first determines that the construction of such transmission line in whole or in part underground is not in the public interest.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danica Roem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in Commerce and Labor (4-Y 11-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB1049)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104110D