HB817Introduced in the House of Delegates
Carbon Dioxide Capture, Removal, and Sequestration Projects - Regulations and Standards for Biochar and Wood Vault Technologies
Introduced by Linda Foley, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Department of the Environment, by January 1, 2028, to develop, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, and adopt regulations and standards governing the permitting of carbon dioxide capture, removal, and sequestration projects that utilize biochar or wood vault technologies
Where it stands
Referred Rules
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
106
Yes
22
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {283726/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (106-22)
Referred Rules
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