HB 914 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Local Environmental Impact Fund; created.

Summary
Local Environmental Impact Fund. Allows a locality to create a permanent and perpetual fund to be known as the Local Environmental Impact Fund. The bill provides that the Fund shall consist exclusively of appropriated local moneys and any gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and other funds received on its behalf, and that the Fund is to be created for the purpose of granting funds to residents or locally owned businesses for the mitigation of environmental impacts. Such grants from the Fund shall be used only for the purchase of energy efficient (i) lawn care and landscaping equipment; (ii) home appliances; (iii) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; or (iv) micromobility devices. The bill requires the Fund to be administered and managed by the locality.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Assigned HCCT sub: Subcommittee #3
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
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Alfonso Lopez
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