HB154Introduced in the House of Delegates
Data centers; use of emergency generation unit, disclosure requirements.
Introduced by Joshua Thomas, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Department of Environmental Quality; data centers; use of emergency generation unit; disclosure requirements. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to require each data center that operates an emergency generation unit, as those terms are defined in the bill, to report on a publicly accessible website within 24 hours the times when such emergency generation unit will be in operation.
Where it stands
Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N) · February 11, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| John Chilton McAuliff | 30 | Yes |
| Lily Franklin | 41 | Yes |
| Thomas Wright | 50 | Yes |
| Hillary Pugh Kent | 67 | No |
| Lee Ware | 72 | Yes |
| Nadarius Clark | 84 | Yes |
| Jackie Glass | 93 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101357D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB154)
Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 1-N)
Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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