SB251Introduced in the Senate
Electric utilities; performance-based regulatory framework.
Introduced by Scott Surovell, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Electric utilities; performance-based regulation; work group; report. Directs the State Corporation Commission to independently consider whether elements of an effective performance-based regulatory framework to evaluate and potentially improve electric utility performance and cost control incentives in the Commonwealth are in the public interest and to develop related legislative recommendations. The bill requires the Commission to include its findings and recommendations in a report required by existing law by July 1, 2027. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation. This bill is identical to HB 903.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0702)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: House amendment agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A) · March 12, 2026
23
Yes
17
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | No |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104615D
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB251)
Senate committee offered
Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (9-Y 4-N)
Committee substitute printed 26107513D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB251)
Read second time
Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 16-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (5-Y 0-N)
Reported from Rules with amendment(s) (18-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read third time
committee amendment agreed to
Engrossed by House as amended
Passed House with amendment (62-Y 33-N 0-A)
House amendment agreed to by Senate (23-Y 17-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB251ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB251)
Approved by Governor-Chapter 702 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0702)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Virginia Legislature website
- Studies Subcommittee Subcommittee Amendment (amendment)
- Rules Amendment (amendment)
- House Amendment (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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