Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 556 — State Corporation Commission; intervenor compensation.

Last action — Left in Commerce and Labor

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

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes a framework for compensating intervenors in State Corporation Commission proceedings.

This bill allows retail customers and public interest organizations to be compensated for costs incurred as intervenors in proceedings before the State Corporation Commission, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria. It aims to support those who face significant financial hardship and ensure their interests are represented.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers represented by public interest organizations may benefit from increased advocacy in Commission proceedings.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in Commerce and Labor

  2. Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #3

  3. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor

  4. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104194D

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 556?
HB 556 is sponsored by Danica A. Roem, Sam Rasoul, and Carter, Lee J..
What is the current status of HB 556?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 556?
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