SB344Introduced in the Senate
Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems
Introduced by Nancy King, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the date from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, by which certain community solar energy generating systems must be approved by the Public Service Commission in order for land that is used by the community solar energy generating systems to qualify for the agricultural use assessment; requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to issue a certain preconstruction determination under certain circumstances; authorizing the Department to rescind a preconstruction determination; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 46
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
101
Yes
32
No
8
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.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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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 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {373228/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-9)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Motion Vote Previous Question (Delegate Stein) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (101-32)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 46
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