Carbon-free energy or clean energy; definition of fusion energy.

Summary

This bill amends Virginia's legal definition of "carbon-free energy" or "clean energy" to explicitly include fusion energy, which is defined as energy generated through the process of fusing atomic nuclei. The legislation adds fusion energy to the existing list of carbon-free energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, wave, tidal, geothermal, and nuclear) recognized under Virginia law. By formally classifying fusion energy as a clean energy source, this bill ensures that future fusion power projects would qualify for any state programs, incentives, or regulatory frameworks that apply to carbon-free or clean energy sources in Virginia.

Bill history

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   Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103048D
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   Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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   Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #3
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   Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
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   Reported from Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)
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   Read first time
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   Read second time and engrossed
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   Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N)
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   Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
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    Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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    Reported from Commerce and Labor (15-Y 0-N)
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    Rules suspended
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    Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N)
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    Passed by for the day
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    Read third time
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    Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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    Enrolled
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    Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1779ER)
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    Signed by Speaker
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    Signed by President
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    Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2024
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    Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
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    Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB1779)
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    Approved by Governor-Chapter 140 (Effective 07/01/25)
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    Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0140)

Votes

Historical import. Session: 2025