SB 340 Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Small renewable energy projects; agrivoltaics definition.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

Labor and Commerce Substitute Chaptered · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was finalized and approved, adding a new definition for 'interconnection facilities' to clarify that transmission lines and substations are included in the project scope. It also updated the definition of 'small renewable energy projects' to explicitly include these interconnection facilities within the capacity limits, ensuring they are treated as part of the project rather than separate infrastructure.
Scope change
The scope of 'small renewable energy projects' was expanded to include dedicated interconnection facilities (tie lines, substations, etc.) within the defined capacity limits for solar, wind, water, and other sources.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'interconnection facilities' to cover generation tie lines, collector lines, substations, and switching stations required to connect to the grid.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified the definition of 'small renewable energy project' to include 'and its dedicated associated interconnection facilities' in the capacity limits for all listed energy sources (solar, wind, water, biomass, etc.).

Floor votes · Senate Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 24, 2026

How they voted

390
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 5, 2026
D Democratic20
20 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
37
Key actions
11
Committee
5
Apr 6, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 157 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB340ER)
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House with substitute (68-Y 30-N 0-A)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute (15-Y 5-N)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitute (12-Y 2-N)
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate committee offered
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Russet Perry
DDemocratic
VA
31