SB310Introduced in the Senate
State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings.
Introduced by Travis Hackworth, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
State Corporation Commission; time frame for completion of certain proceedings. Requires the State Corporation Commission to complete proceedings involving an application for a certificate, permit, or approval required for the construction or operation by a public utility of certain transmission lines within nine months following such application, as required by current law for small renewable energy projects. The bill permits the Commission to enlarge such nine-month period for up to 120 days for applications regarding certain transmission lines. This bill is identical to HB 466.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0149)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (81-Y 17-N 0-A) · March 3, 2026
81
Yes
17
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101970D
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB310)
Senate committee offered
Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Committee substitute printed 26107831D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day
Read second time
Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 3rd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB310)
Reported from Labor and Commerce (17-Y 4-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (81-Y 17-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB310ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB310)
Approved by Governor-Chapter 149 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0149)
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