Solar and energy facilities; local regulation.

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AI Summary: The bill aims to limit local government regulations that may hinder the development of solar and energy facilities. It seeks to streamline the permitting process for such projects, ensuring timely approvals. By doing so, it intends to promote renewable energy adoption and address climate change concerns. The bill would likely lead to increased investment in solar and other clean energy projects, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

Latest Action: Presented and ordered printed 24104547D

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Actions (19):

2024-01-19 : Presented and ordered printed 24104547D
2024-01-19 : Referred to Committee on Local Government
2024-02-08 : Reported from Local Government with substitute (9-Y 6-N)
2024-02-08 : Committee substitute printed 24107025D-S1
2024-02-08 : Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
2024-02-09 : Read second time
2024-02-09 : Reading of substitute waived
2024-02-09 : Committee substitute agreed to 24107025D-S1
2024-02-09 : Reading of amendments waived
2024-02-09 : Amendments by Senator VanValkenburg agreed to
2024-02-09 : Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendments SB697ES1
2024-02-09 : Printed as engrossed 24107025D-ES1
2024-02-12 : Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N)
2024-02-15 : Placed on Calendar
2024-02-15 : Read first time
2024-02-15 : Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
2024-02-19 : Assigned CC & T sub: Subcommittee #3
2024-02-27 : Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 by voice vote
2024-02-28 : Continued to 2025 in Counties, Cities and Towns by voice vote

Sponsors (1)

Schuyler VanValkenburg, (Democrat)

Text Versions (3):

Roll Calls (3):

Roll Call Agency: Senate
Vote Date: 2024-02-08
Description: Senate: Reported from Local Government with substitute (9-Y 6-N)
Yea Votes: 9
Members Voting: Lamont Bagby,Lashrecse Aird,Jeremy McPike,Danica Roem,Schuyler VanValkenburg,Suhas Subramanyam,Angelia Williams Graves,Travis Hackworth,Stella Pekarsky
Nay Votes: 6
Members Voting: William Stanley,Glen Sturtevant,David Suetterlein,John McGuire,Tara Durant,Danny Diggs

Roll Call Agency: Senate
Vote Date: 2024-02-08
Description: Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Yea Votes: 40
Members Voting: Adam Ebbin,Dave Marsden,Creigh Deeds,Mamie Locke,Louise Lucas,Ryan McDougle,Mark Obenshain,Richard Stuart,Scott Surovell,William Stanley,Chris Head,Barbara Favola,Bryce Reeves,Bill DeSteph,Todd Pillion,Lamont Bagby,Jennifer Boysko,Lashrecse Aird,Glen Sturtevant,Jeremy McPike,David Suetterlein,Mark Peake,Jennifer Carroll Foy,Danica Roem,Schuyler VanValkenburg,Emily Brewer,John McGuire,Suhas Subramanyam,Ghazala Hashmi,Angelia Williams Graves,Travis Hackworth,Tara Durant,Aaron Rouse,Russet Perry,Saddam Salim,Stella Pekarsky,Christie New Craig,Danny Diggs,Timmy French,Tammy Brankley Mulchi

Roll Call Agency: Senate
Vote Date: 2024-02-12
Description: Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N)
Yea Votes: 21
Members Voting: Adam Ebbin,Dave Marsden,Creigh Deeds,Mamie Locke,Louise Lucas,Scott Surovell,Barbara Favola,Lamont Bagby,Jennifer Boysko,Lashrecse Aird,Jeremy McPike,Danica Roem,Schuyler VanValkenburg,Suhas Subramanyam,Ghazala Hashmi,Angelia Williams Graves,Travis Hackworth,Aaron Rouse,Russet Perry,Saddam Salim,Stella Pekarsky
Nay Votes: 18
Members Voting: Ryan McDougle,Mark Obenshain,Richard Stuart,William Stanley,Chris Head,Bryce Reeves,Bill DeSteph,Todd Pillion,Glen Sturtevant,David Suetterlein,Mark Peake,Emily Brewer,John McGuire,Tara Durant,Christie New Craig,Danny Diggs,Timmy French,Tammy Brankley Mulchi
Absent Votes: 1
Members Voting: Jennifer Carroll Foy