SB651

Underground electric distribution & transmission improvement; levy on utility customers by ordinance.

Chamber Passed·2/12/26

Virginia SB651 allows localities to levy taxes on utility customers for underground electric distribution and transmission improvements.

Virginia SB651 amends the Code of Virginia to allow qualifying localities to impose a tax on utility customers for underground electric distribution and transmission improvements. The bill defines a qualifying locality as a county with a population greater than 74,000 or an executive form of government. The tax rate for residential consumers is capped at $3 per month, while nonresidential consumers are taxed based on kilowatt hours delivered. The bill also outlines procedures for converting existing overhead lines to underground, billing, and tax remittance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Mar 11
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

House Labor and Commerce Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #3 Hearing

History

Mar 14

Senate

No further action taken

Mar 14

Senate

Failed to Pass from conference

Mar 14

Senate

Failed to Pass from conference