HB1444

Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank; created, report, membership.

Complete·5/14/26

Establishes the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank to finance clean energy projects.

The Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank is created to finance projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase renewable energy deployment. The Bank will focus on projects that create employment opportunities, especially for historically economically disadvantaged communities, and utilize domestically produced energy technologies. The Bank will consult with various stakeholders, including the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Conservation and Recreation, to develop its investment strategy.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 6

7:00 PM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing

Mar 2

7:00 PM

Senate Commerce and Labor Hearing

History

May 14

Approved by Governor-Chapter 1125 (effective 7/1/2026)

May 14

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1125)

Apr 22

House

House concurred in Governor's recommendation (65-Y 34-N 0-A)