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VA SB515
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Creigh Deeds
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AI Summary
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Renames the "Commission on Electric Utility Regulation" to the "Energy Commission of Virginia" while maintaining its placement within the legislative branch of state government.
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Updates all statutory references across multiple sections of the Virginia Code to reflect the new commission name, including provisions related to energy planning, utility reporting, and transmission regulation.
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Preserves the commission's existing purpose of monitoring the State Corporation Commission's implementation of the Virginia Electric Utility Regulation Act (§ 56-576 et seq.).
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Continues reporting requirements directing agencies like the State Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, and the Division of Energy to submit reports to the renamed commission on matters including regional transmission entities, carbon emission guidelines, and integrated resource plans.
Legislative Description
Electric Utility Regulation, Commission on; scope and name change.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)
3/14/2026