VA SB860 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on April 22 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-04-22 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1273)
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on April 22 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-04-22 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1273)
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Summary
Electric utilities; offshore wind development. Provides that the construction or purchase by a public utility of one or more offshore wind generation facilities located off the Commonwealth's Atlantic shoreline or in federal waters and interconnected directly into the Commonwealth, with an aggregate capacity of up to 5,200 megawatts, is in the public interest. The measure provides that construction by Dominion Energy Virginia of one or more new utility-owned and utility-operated generating facilities utilizing energy derived from offshore wind and located off the Commonwealth's Atlantic shoreline, with an aggregate rated capacity between 2,500 megawatts and 3,000 megawatts, along with electrical transmission or distribution facilities associated therewith for interconnection is in the public interest. The measure provides that the State Corporation Commission will determine the reasonableness and prudence of associated costs and will presume such costs to be reasonable and prudent if certain criteria are met. The measure requires the Commission to permit a portion of the nameplate capacity of any such facility, in the aggregate, to be allocated to (i) certain commercial and industrial customers or (ii) qualifying large general service customers, provided that no more than 10 percent of the offshore wind facility's capacity is allocated to qualifying large general service customers. The measure provides that such costs shall be allocated to all customers of the utility in the Commonwealth as a non-bypassable charge, irrespective of the generation supplier of any such customer except for customers who are eligible for a Percentage of Income Payment Program, certain commercial and industrial customers, and qualifying large general service customers. The measure requires the utility to submit a plan to the Commission that includes the following considerations: (a) options for utilizing local workers; (b) the economic development benefits of the project for the Commonwealth, including capital investments and job creation; (c) consultation with the Commonwealth's Chief Workforce Development Officer, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, on opportunities to advance the Commonwealth's workforce and economic development goals, including furtherance of apprenticeship and other workforce training programs; and (d) giving priority to the hiring, apprenticeship, and training of veterans, local workers, and workers from historically economically disadvantaged communities. The measure provides that any such project is required to include an environmental and fisheries mitigation plan submitted to the Commission for the construction and operation of such offshore wind facilities.
Title
Electric utilities; offshore wind development.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2020-05-01 - House - House: VOTE: (50-Y 40-N) (Y: 50 N: 40 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-04-22 - Senate - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (26-Y 14-N) (Y: 26 N: 14 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-04-22 - Senate - Senate: Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-03-05 - House - House: VOTE: Passage (59-Y 39-N) (Y: 59 N: 39 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-27 - House - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce (14-Y 7-N) (Y: 14 N: 7 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) (Y: 22 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N) (Y: 38 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) (Y: 22 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-10 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-09 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (11-Y 4-N) (Y: 11 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-04-22 - Senate - Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (26-Y 14-N) (Y: 26 N: 14 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-04-22 - Senate - Senate: Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-03-05 - House - House: VOTE: Passage (59-Y 39-N) (Y: 59 N: 39 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-27 - House - House: Reported from Labor and Commerce (14-Y 7-N) (Y: 14 N: 7 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) (Y: 22 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N) (Y: 38 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) (Y: 22 N: 18 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-11 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-10 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (Y: 39 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-09 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (11-Y 4-N) (Y: 11 N: 4 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-22 | Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1273) | |
| 2020-04-22 | House | Enacted, Chapter 1273 (effective 7/1/20) |
| 2020-04-22 | Senate | Signed by President as reenrolled |
| 2020-04-22 | Senate | Signed by President as reenrolled |
| 2020-04-22 | Senate | Reenrolled bill text (SB860ER2) |
| 2020-04-22 | Senate | Reenrolled |
| 2020-04-22 | House | VOTE: (50-Y 40-N) |
| 2020-04-22 | House | House concurred in Governor's recommendation (50-Y 40-N) |
| 2020-04-22 | Senate | Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (26-Y 14-N) |
| 2020-04-22 | Senate | Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N) |
| 2020-04-11 | Senate | Governor's substitute printed 20110086D-S2 |
| 2020-04-11 | Senate | Governor's recommendation received by Senate |
| 2020-03-17 | Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020 | |
| 2020-03-17 | Senate | Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 17, 2020 |
| 2020-03-12 | House | Signed by Speaker |
| 2020-03-12 | Senate | Signed by President |
| 2020-03-12 | Senate | Bill text as passed Senate and House reprinted (SB860ER) |
| 2020-03-12 | Senate | Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB860ER) |
| 2020-03-12 | Senate | Enrolled |
| 2020-03-05 | House | VOTE: Passage (59-Y 39-N) |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Passed House (59-Y 39-N) |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Amendment #2 by Delegate Rasoul rejected |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Amendment #1 by Delegate Rasoul withdrawn |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Substitute by Delegate Rasoul withdrawn 20109518D-H1 |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Read third time |
| 2020-03-05 | House | Passed by temporarily |
| 2020-03-04 | House | Passed by for the day |
| 2020-03-03 | House | Passed by for the day |
| 2020-03-03 | House | Read third time |
| 2020-03-03 | House | Floor substitute printed 20109518D-H1 (Rasoul) |
| 2020-03-02 | House | Read second time |
| 2020-02-27 | House | Reported from Labor and Commerce (14-Y 7-N) |
| 2020-02-18 | House | Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce |
| 2020-02-18 | House | Read first time |
| 2020-02-18 | House | Placed on Calendar |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N) |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB860S1 |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Amendments by Senator DeSteph withdrawn |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Committee substitute agreed to 20108042D-S1 |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Reading of substitute waived |
| 2020-02-11 | Senate | Read second time |
| 2020-02-10 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) |
| 2020-02-09 | Senate | Committee substitute printed 20108042D-S1 |
| 2020-02-09 | Senate | Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (11-Y 4-N) |
| 2020-01-23 | Senate | Assigned C&L sub: Energy |
| 2020-01-08 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 2020-01-08 | Senate | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103960D |
Same As/Similar To
HB1664 (Same As) 2020-04-22 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1240)
SB998 (Same As) 2020-04-22 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1279)
SB998 (Same As) 2020-04-22 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1279)
