Why 3/5: Establishes a new program that will impact future solar development, requiring attention during the legislative process.
This bill establishes a new grant program to help public bodies in Virginia pay for the costs of connecting solar facilities to the electricity grid. The program aims to accelerate solar energy development by making it more affordable for public entities to integrate new solar projects.
Referred to committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Cleared committee
Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Update
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed House (84-Y 15-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB659ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB659)
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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 660 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0660)