Why 3/5: It provides a definition that could facilitate future renewable energy projects, but its immediate impact is not critical.
This bill establishes a formal definition for 'agrivoltaics' within the context of small renewable energy projects. This clarification could streamline the development and permitting process for solar installations that integrate agricultural uses, potentially accelerating renewable energy deployment and promoting efficient land management.
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
committee substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (68-Y 30-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (28-Y 12-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB340ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB340)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 157 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0157)