Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 336: Tier 2 emergency generators; SCC shall evaluate impact of requiring data centers to limit use, etc.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 336 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tier 2 emergency generators; SCC shall evaluate impact of requiring data centers to limit use, etc. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
State Corporation Commission; data center generators. Directs the State Corporation Commission to evaluate the impact of requiring data centers to limit the use of Tier 2 generators and prioritize the use of Tier 4 equivalent or better generators. The bill requires the Commission to submit a report on any findings to the Chairs of the Senate Committees on Finance and Appropriations and Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committees on Appropriations and Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources no later than October 15, 2026.
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
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 1-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
- Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
- Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)
- Read second time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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