Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 667: Public service company; prevailing wage rate, apprenticeship requirements, penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 667 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public service company; prevailing wage rate, apprenticeship requirements, penalties. Primary sponsor: Aaron Rouse (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-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.
Prevailing wage rate; apprenticeship requirements; RPS-eligible source work; penalties. Requires each public service company, including its contractors and subcontractors, or third-party developer to ensure payment at the prevailing wage rate set by the Department of Labor and Industry for any mechanic, laborer, or worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform construction, maintenance, or repair work for certain electricity generating sources. The bill requires each public service company to (i) ensure that 15 percent of the total labor hours of such work is performed by a qualified apprentice and (ii) employ at least one qualified apprentice if four or more individuals are employed to perform such work. Under the bill, a public service company that fails to meet the requirements of its provisions is required to make penalty payments to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rouse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB667)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100703D