Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 823: Electric utilities; construction of renewable energy facilities.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 823 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 31, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Electric utilities; construction of renewable energy facilities. Primary sponsor: Aaron Rouse (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Senate sustained Governor's veto.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Electric utilities; construction of renewable energy facilities. Requires Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power, in constructing any renewable energy facility, to develop and submit a plan to the State Corporation Commission for review and approval that addresses the following considerations, to the extent not already addressed in existing filings: (i) options for utilizing local workers; (ii) the economic development benefits of the project for the Commonwealth, including capital investments and job creation; (iii) opportunities to advance the Commonwealth's workforce and economic development goals, including furtherance of apprenticeship and other workforce training programs; and (iv) giving priority to the hiring, apprenticeship, and training of local workers, workers from historically economically disadvantaged communities, and veterans. The bill requires that in approving any such facility, the Commission shall issue findings related to how the facility will advance such interests.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rouse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate sustained Governor's veto
- Passed by for the day
- Vetoed by Governor
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB823ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (51-Y 46-N)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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