Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1114: Solar facilities; local regulations, special exceptions for solar photovoltaic projects.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1114 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Solar facilities; local regulations, special exceptions for solar photovoltaic projects. Primary sponsor: Schuyler VanValkenburg (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 24, 2025): Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB1190-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Local regulation of solar facilities; special exceptions. Provides that a ground-mounted solar energy generation facility to be located on property zoned agricultural, commercial, industrial, or institutional shall be permitted pursuant to various criteria to be included in a local ordinance, such as specifications for setbacks, fencing, solar panel height, visual impacts, and grading, and a decommissioning plan for solar energy equipment and facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB1190-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N)
- Rereferred from Local Government and Rereferred to Commerce and Labor (13-Y 1-N)
- Referred to Committee on Local Government
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104663D