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HB921 — Electric utilities; licensed retail suppliers, renewable portfolio standard requirements.
Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0707)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on March 03, 2026.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 8 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Electric utilities; licensed retail suppliers, renewable portfolio standard requirements.
Bill Text
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Read HB921 on the official Virginia source →Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 56-577.
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from
Inserts “from”.
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a Phase I or Phase II Utility, as those terms are defined in
Inserts “a Phase I or Phase II Utility, as those terms are defined in”.
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subdivision
Inserts “subdivision”.
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A
Inserts “A”.
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1
Inserts “1”.
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of
Inserts “of”.
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§ 56-585.1,
Inserts “§ 56-585.1,”.
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noncoincident peak
Inserts “noncoincident peak”.
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during the most recent calendar yearStrikes “during the most recent calendar year”.
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but did not exceed one percent of the customer's incumbent electric utility's peak load during the most recent calendar year unless such customer had noncoincident peak demand in excess of 90 megawatts in→ duringReplaces “but did not exceed one percent of the customer's incumbent electric utility's peak load during the most recent calendar year unless such customer had noncoincident peak demand in excess of 90 megawatts in” with “during”.
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2006→ 2024Replaces “2006” with “2024”.
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five years'→ one year'sReplaces “five years'” with “one year's”.
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If, as a result of such proceeding, the Commission finds it in the public interest to grant an exemption from the five-year notice requirement, such→ SuchReplaces “If, as a result of such proceeding, the Commission finds it in the public interest to grant an exemption from the five-year notice requirement, such” with “Such”.
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at the costs of such utility, as determined by the Commission pursuant to subdivision 3 d hereof, for the remainder of the five-year notice period, after which point the customer may purchase electric energyStrikes “at the costs of such utility, as determined by the Commission pursuant to subdivision 3 d hereof, for the remainder of the five-year notice period, after which point the customer may purchase electric energy”.
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. HoweverStrikes “. However”.
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such customer shall be allowed to individually purchase electric energy from the utility under rates, terms, and conditions determined pursuant to § 56-585.1 if, upon application by such customer, the Commission finds that neither such customer's incumbent electric utility nor retail customers of such utility that do not choose to obtain electric energy from alternate suppliers will be adversely affected in a manner contrary to the public interest by granting such petition. In making such determination, the Commission shall take into consideration, without limitation, the impact and effect of any and all other previously approved petitions of like type with respect to such incumbent electric utility→ including, at the utility'sReplaces “such customer shall be allowed to individually purchase electric energy from the utility under rates, terms, and conditions determined pursuant to § 56-585.1 if, upon application by such customer, the Commission finds that neither such customer's incumbent electric utility nor retail customers of such utility that do not choose to obtain electric energy from alternate suppliers will be adversely affected in a manner contrary to the public interest by granting such petition. In making such determination, the Commission shall take into consideration, without limitation, the impact and effect of any and all other previously approved petitions of like type with respect to such incumbent electric utility” with “including, at the utility's”.
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election, any applicable market-based tariff
Inserts “election, any applicable market-based tariff”.
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five-year→ one-yearReplaces “five-year” with “one-year”.
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a
Inserts “a”.
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periods equal to those prescribed by the Commission pursuant to subdivision C 1→ period of 30 monthsReplaces “periods equal to those prescribed by the Commission pursuant to subdivision C 1” with “period of 30 months”.
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The costs of serving→ IfReplaces “The costs of serving” with “If”.
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that has received an exemption from the five-year notice requirement under subdivision 3 c hereof shall be the market-based costs of the utility, including (i) the actual expenses of procuring such→ located in the service territory of an incumbent electric utility purchasesReplaces “that has received an exemption from the five-year notice requirement under subdivision 3 c hereof shall be the market-based costs of the utility, including (i) the actual expenses of procuring such” with “located in the service territory of an incumbent electric utility purchases”.
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the market, (ii) additional administrative and transaction costs associated with procuring such energy, including, but not limited to, costs of transmission, transmission line losses, and ancillary services, and (iii) a reasonable margin as determined pursuant to the provisions of subdivision A 2 of § 56-585.1. The methodology established by the Commission for determining such costs→ a licensed supplier pursuant to this subdivision, such licensed supplierReplaces “the market, (ii) additional administrative and transaction costs associated with procuring such energy, including, but not limited to, costs of transmission, transmission line losses, and ancillary services, and (iii) a reasonable margin as determined pursuant to the provisions of subdivision A 2 of § 56-585.1. The methodology established by the Commission for determining such costs” with “a licensed supplier pursuant to this subdivision, such licensed supplier”.
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ensure that neither utilities nor other retail customers are adversely affected in a manner contrary to the public interestStrikes “ensure that neither utilities nor other retail customers are adversely affected in a manner contrary to the public interest”.
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meet
Inserts “meet”.
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the annual renewable portfolio standard program requirement percentage established
Inserts “the annual renewable portfolio standard program requirement percentage established”.
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by
Inserts “by”.
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subdivision
Inserts “subdivision”.
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C 1 of § 56-585.5 on an aggregate basis for all electric energy sold by such licensed supplier within the
Inserts “C 1 of § 56-585.5 on an aggregate basis for all electric energy sold by such licensed supplier within the”.
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incumbent electric
Inserts “incumbent electric”.
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utility's ser
Inserts “utility's ser”.
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vice territory during a compliance year
Inserts “vice territory during a compliance year”.
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A Phase I or Phase II Utility shall include the licensed supplier's electric energy sold during a compliance year
Inserts “A Phase I or Phase II Utility shall include the licensed supplier's electric energy sold during a compliance year”.
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in its calculation of total electric energy and shall include the renewable energy certificates procured by
Inserts “in its calculation of total electric energy and shall include the renewable energy certificates procured by”.
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the
Inserts “the”.
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licensed supplier
Inserts “licensed supplier”.
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toward its calculation of renewable energy certificates needed to satisfy its annual renewable portfolio standard program requirements. No
Inserts “toward its calculation of renewable energy certificates needed to satisfy its annual renewable portfolio standard program requirements. No”.
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renewable portfolio standard program subobligation requirement,
Inserts “renewable portfolio standard program subobligation requirement,”.
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includin
Inserts “includin”.
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g those
Inserts “g those”.
Action History
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0707)
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 707 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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H Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB921)
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S Signed by President
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H Signed by Speaker
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H Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB921ER)
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H Enrolled
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S Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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S Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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S Passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)
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S Read third time
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S Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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S Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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S Rules suspended
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S Reported from Commerce and Labor (13-Y 1-N)
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB921)
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S Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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S Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
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H Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
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H Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
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H Read third time and passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
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H Engrossed by House - committee substitute
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H committee substitute agreed to
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H Read second time
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H Read first time
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H Committee substitute printed 26107047D-H1
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H Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
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H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
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H Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (9-Y 0-N)
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H House subcommittee offered
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H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
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H Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
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H Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB921)
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H Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
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H Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104026D
Sponsors
- Alfonso H. Lopez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No
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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kannan Srinivasan | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luther Cifers, III | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 7% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Nay |
| David W. Marsden | — | Not Voting |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (100)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 96 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (100)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Bonita G. Anthony | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | — | Yea |
| Irene Shin | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| JJ Singh | — | Yea |
| Jason S. Ballard | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Laura Jane Cohen | — | Yea |
| May Nivar | — | Yea |
| Michael B. Feggans | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Michelle Lopes Maldonado | — | Yea |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Yea |
| Rae Cousins | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bonita G. Anthony | — | Yea |
| Irene Shin | — | Yea |
| May Nivar | — | Yea |
| Michael B. Feggans | — | Yea |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Wren M. Williams | — | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB921 do?
- Electric utilities; licensed retail suppliers, renewable portfolio standard requirements.
- Who sponsors HB921?
- HB921 is sponsored by Alfonso H. Lopez.
- What is the current status of HB921?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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