Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 334: Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required.
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Plain-language summary
SB 334 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N 1-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Conveyances of interests in real property; public hearing required. Requires localities disposing of any permanent easements or rights-of-way for the construction of (i) new electric transmission or distribution facilities of more than 69 kilovolts, (ii) data center operations or supporting electric transmission or distribution facilities of more than 69 kilovolts, or (iii) any commercial or industrial facility that requires electric service through facilities described in clause (i) to hold a public hearing prior to disposing of any such real property interest. The bill requires that such public hearing include a disclosure of the proposed use, anticipated impacts to the community and environment, and any alternative locations considered by the governing body. Finally, the bill mandates that no vote on any action intended to dispose of any real property interest may be taken until a public hearing is held.
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
- Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N 1-A)
- Reported from Counties, Cities and Towns and referred to Appropriations (16-Y 5-N)
- Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
- Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
- Read second time
- Passed by for the day
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Rules suspended
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