Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 1002 — Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Division of; powers and duties.

Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0539)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 05, 2024.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 6 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; powers and duties. Requires the Department of Energy's Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to identify and monitor any federal grant programs, loan programs, or other opportunities for federal funding to further the Commonwealth's energy efficiency goals.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

35 added · 34 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 1002 clarify and expand the responsibilities of the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Virginia. Notably, the new version emphasizes the Division's role in coordinating energy policy development and includes provisions for it to actively engage with federal agencies on energy issues. This matters because it strengthens the Division's authority and collaboration with other agencies, potentially leading to more effective energy management and policy implementation in the state.

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SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY –– CHAPTER E An Act to amend and reenact § 45.2-1701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency;
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- 2024 SESSION CHAPTER 539 An Act to amend and reenact § 45.2-1701 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency;
R O Approved [H 1002] L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 1002] Approved April 5, 2024 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 45.2-1701.
§ 45.2-1701.
powers and D dutA.
powers and duties.
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the Governor on energy issues that arise at the local, state, and national levels.
The Division shall coordinate the energy-related activities of the various state agencies and advise the Governor on energy issues that arise at the local, state, and national levels.
All state agencies ande institutions shall cooperate fully with the Division to assist in the proper execution of the duties assigned by this section.
All state agencies and institutions shall cooperate fully with the Division to assist in the proper execution of the duties assigned by C.
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In addition, the Division is authorized to make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties or the execution of its powers, includ0ng the implementation of energy information and conservation plans and programs.
In addition, the Division is authorized to make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties or the execution of its powers, including the implementation of energy information and conservation plans and programs.
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concerning the activities of the federal government related to energy production, consumption, and transportation and energy resource management in general and identify and monitor any federal grant programs, loan programs, or other opportunities for federal funding to further the Commonwealth's energy efficiency goals;
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Serve as the Commonwealth's liaison with appropriate agencies of the federal government concerning the activities of the federal government related to energy production, consumption, and transportation and energy resource management in general and identify and monitor any federal grant programs, loan programs, or other opportunities for federal funding to further the Commonwealth's energy efficiency goals;
Provide services to encourage efforts by and among businesses in the Commonwealth, industries, resources and energy conservation programs;
Provide services to encourage efforts by and among businesses in the Commonwealth, industries, utilities, academic institutions, state and local governments, and private institutions to develop energy resources and energy conservation programs;
local governments, and private institutions to develop energy 4.
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Action History

  1. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0539)

  2. Approved by Governor-Chapter 539 (effective 7/1/24)

  3. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024

  4. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024

  5. Signed by President

  6. Signed by Speaker

  7. Impact statement from DPB (HB1002ER)

  8. Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1002ER)

  9. Enrolled

  10. Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

  11. Read third time

  12. Passed by for the day

  13. Read third time

  14. Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)

  15. Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 1-N)

  16. Impact statement from DPB (HB1002E)

  17. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  18. Constitutional reading dispensed

  19. VOTE: Passage (81-Y 16-N)

  20. Read third time and passed House (81-Y 16-N)

  21. Printed as engrossed 24103690D-E

  22. Engrossed by House as amended HB1002E

  23. Committee amendment agreed to

  24. Read second time

  25. Read first time

  26. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)

  27. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (9-Y 1-N)

  28. House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered

  29. Impact statement from DPB (HB1002)

  30. Assigned ACNR sub: Natural Resources

  31. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  32. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103690D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on · 17 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 39001
Total 39001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%3%
How each member voted (40)

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Passed 13 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13101
Total 13101
% of votes cast 87%7%0%7%
How each member voted (15)

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VOTE: Passage (81-Y 16-N)

Passed 80 Yea · 16 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 801603
Total 801603
% of votes cast 81%16%0%3%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Adele Y. McClure — Yea
Alex Q. Askew — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Amy J. Laufer — Yea
Anne Ferrell Tata — Yea
Arnold, Jonathan, E. P. — Yea
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Batten, Amanda E. — Nay
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
Bill Wiley — Nay
Bonita G. Anthony — Yea
Briana D. Sewell — Yea
Bulova, David L. — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. — Not Voting
Cordoza, A.C. — Yea
Coyner, Carrie E. — Yea
Dan I. Helmer — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Debra D. Gardner — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Delores Oates — Nay
Earley, Mark L., Jr. — Yea
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker — Yea
Ellen H. McLaughlin — Nay
Ennis, N. Baxter — Yea
Eric Phillips — Yea
Eric R. Zehr — Nay
Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. — Yea
Freitas, Nicholas J. — Nay
Gilbert, C. Todd — Nay
Green, W. Chad — Yea
H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. — Yea
Higgins, Geary — Yea
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
Irene Shin — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jason S. Ballard — Yea
Jeion A. Ward — Yea
Joseph P. McNamara — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Joshua G. Cole — Not Voting
Kannan Srinivasan — Yea
Karen Keys-Gamarra — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Kent, Hillary Pugh — Yea
Knight, Barry D. — Yea
Laura Jane Cohen — Yea
LeVere Bolling, Destiny — Yea
Lovejoy, Ian T. — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Maldonado, Michelle Lopes — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Marshall, Daniel W., III — Not Voting
Marty Martinez — Yea
Michael B. Feggans — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Nay
Mike A. Cherry — Nay
Milde, Paul V. — Yea
Mundon King, Candi — Yea
Nadarius E. Clark — Yea
Obenshain, Chris — Yea
Orrock, Robert D., Sr. — Yea
Owen, David — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Phillip A. Scott — Nay
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Rae Cousins — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Rozia A. Henson, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Scott A. Wyatt — Yea
Shelly A. Simonds — Yea
Sickles, Mark D. — Yea
Taylor, Kim A. — Nay
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Nay
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay
Timothy P. Griffin — Nay
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Wendell S. Walker — Nay
Will Davis — Yea
Wren M. Williams — Nay

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Passed 20 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 20200
Total 20200
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (22)

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Passed 9 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9101
Total 9101
% of votes cast 82%9%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Alfonso H. Lopez — Not Voting
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Chris S. Runion — Yea
Jackie H. Glass — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Rodney T. Willett — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1002 do?
Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; powers and duties. Requires the Department of Energy's Division of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to identify and monitor any federal grant programs, loan programs, or other opportunities for federal funding to further the Commonwealth's energy efficiency goals.
Who sponsors HB 1002?
HB 1002 is sponsored by Bonita G. Anthony, Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr., and Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker.
What is the current status of HB 1002?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 10, 2024. Enacted.
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