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 as a qualifying source, alongside existing sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric, wave, tidal, geothermal, and nuclear energy. The legislation adds a specific definition of fusion energy as "energy generated through the process of fusing together atomic nuclei" to Virginia Code § 1-208.1. By formally recognizing fusion energy as a carbon-free energy source in state law, this bill ensures that future fusion power projects in Virginia would qualify for any state programs, incentives, or regulatory frameworks that apply to clean or carbon-free energy sources.

Bill history

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   Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25103768D
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   Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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   Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 0-N)
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   Rules suspended
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   Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N)
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   Passed by for the day
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   Read second time
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   Engrossed by Senate
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   Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
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    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1338)
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    Placed on Calendar
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    Read first time
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    Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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    Reported from Labor and Commerce (21-Y 0-N)
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    Read second time
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    Read third time
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    Passed House (94-Y 0-N)
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    Enrolled
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    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1338ER)
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    Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1338)
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    Signed by Speaker
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    Signed by President
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    Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 20, 2025
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    Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
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    Approved by Governor-Chapter 154 (Effective 07/01/25)
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    Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0154)

Votes

Historical import. Session: 2025