HB 774 — Renewable energy facilities; SCC shall create a task force to analyze life cycle.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 70 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 01, 2022.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Life cycle of renewable energy facilities; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality, to create a task force to analyze the life cycle of renewable energy facilities in the Commonwealth. The State Corporation Commission shall report the findings of the task force to the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources no later than May 1, 2023. This bill is identical to SB 499.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
22 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 774 establishes a task force to analyze the life cycle of renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, and battery storage. The bill outlines the specific areas to be assessed, such as feasibility, costs, and environmental impacts, while also specifying who should be included in the task force. This matters because it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with renewable energy, helping to guide future decisions and policies in Virginia.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- CHAPTER2022 ESESSION NCHAPTER 70 An Act to direct the Department of Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality to analyze the life cycle of renewable energy facilities;
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L[H 1.774] Approved April 1, 2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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The State Corporation Commission shall create a task force, in consultation with the DeEartmentDepartment of Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality, to analyze the life cycle of renewable energy facilities, including solar, wind, and battery storage components.
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The State Corporation Commission shall submit a report ofthof the task force's analysis to the Governor and the Chairs of the House Committee on Agriculture,RAgriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources no later than May 1, 2023.
View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0070 View text Current pdf April 01, 2022
- HB774ER View text pdf February 28, 2022
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 22105192D-H1 pdf January 27, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101727D pdf January 11, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 70 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from SCC (HB774ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
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Assigned C&L sub: Energy
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from SCC (HB774H1)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB774H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 22105192D-H1
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Committee substitute printed 22105192D-H1
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Reported from Commerce and Energy with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Assigned sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Energy
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101727D
Sponsors
- M. Keith Hodges · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Les R. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Joseph P. McNamara | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Not Voting |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 774 do?
- Life cycle of renewable energy facilities; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality, to create a task force to analyze the life cycle of renewable energy facilities in the Commonwealth. The State Corporation Commission shall report the findings of the task force to the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources no later than May 1, 2023. This bill is identical to SB 499.
- Who sponsors HB 774?
- HB 774 is sponsored by M. Keith Hodges.
- What is the current status of HB 774?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 11, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 774?
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