Senate Labor and Commerce subcommittees advance dozens of bills, including corporate and solar measures The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee’s subcommittees met to report a large docket of bills — advancing corporate governance reforms, multiple utility and energy measures, and consumer-solar protections to the full committee with recommendations and vote tallies recorded.

Virginia's Senate Labor and Commerce Committee is on a roll, advancing a wave of crucial bills on corporate governance and solar energy that could reshape the state's legislative landscape!

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Virginia Senate Passes Measure Restricting Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement After hours of floor debate, the Senate narrowly approved SB 783, a bill that sets rules for how local law enforcement may cooperate with federal immigration authorities, emphasizing judicial warrants and bans on routine immigration questioning in sensitive spaces.

The Virginia Senate has passed a controversial measure that reshapes how local law enforcement interacts with federal immigration authorities, igniting a heated debate over community safety and trust.

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Subcommittee lays on table bill requiring 24‑hour public notice after extended generator events After debate and testimony from environmental and industry witnesses, the subcommittee voted 9–1 to lay on the table HB154, which would have required public notice within 24 hours when data‑center backup generators run beyond routine testing.

A proposed bill in Virginia aimed at ensuring public transparency on data-center backup generator use was laid on the table despite strong advocacy from environmental supporters.

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House subcommittee advances HB 1272 with tighter guardrails on electronic "skill" games, votes 6–1 to refer to Appropriations A House General Laws subcommittee voted 6–1 to report HB 1272 with a subcommittee substitute that narrows device counts, adds age and location limits, raises the tax rate to 40%, and requires local referenda; testimony split between small-business proponents and casino/worker opponents.

Virginia's House subcommittee just voted to tighten regulations on electronic gaming devices, balancing small business support with community protections—what changes are on the horizon?

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Subcommittee advances broad PFAS biosolids substitute with tiered limits and work group A multi-stakeholder substitute to HB 1443 would require monthly then quarterly PFAS sampling at sewage treatment works, disclosure to landowners, tiered concentration limits (including a prohibition at 50 µg/kg on a rolling 12-month basis), and a work group to address disposal and reporting; the substitute was reported after extensive testimony from conservation groups, farmers, utilities and industry.

Virginia's subcommittee has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to tackle PFAS contamination in biosolids, ensuring monthly testing and transparency for landowners while balancing community protection and wastewater operations.

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Panel moves to stiffen penalties for impersonating federal agents after testimony about ‘masked’ impostors The subcommittee adopted a committee substitute to HB 14‑92 that increases penalties for impersonating federal law‑enforcement officers; sponsors said the change responds to recent incidents in immigrant communities and is intended to deter intimidation.

Virginia lawmakers are taking a stand against intimidation by increasing penalties for those who impersonate federal agents, a move sparked by alarming reports from vulnerable immigrant communities.

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Committee advances bill directing SCC to prioritize transmission routes away from homes, schools and places of worship HB 1491 would require the State Corporation Commission to prioritize routes at least 150 feet away from homes, schools, daycares and houses of worship when practical; supporters said it protects communities while utilities said negotiations produced a reasonable draft; the subcommittee reported the substitute 6–2.

A new bill aims to keep transmission lines at least 150 feet away from homes and schools, prioritizing community safety over utility convenience.

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Subcommittee backs small pilot to build community resilience hubs with utility oversight The subcommittee approved a substitute to HB 472 creating a limited pilot for resilience hubs — community buildings outfitted with solar and battery storage, owned by a utility (Dominion Energy referenced) and coordinated by state agencies — and sent the measure to appropriations by recorded vote.

Virginia's subcommittee just greenlit a pilot program for resilience hubs that could revolutionize power access in low-income communities—here's how it works!

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Virginia officials address federal job cuts impact on Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads State leaders discuss unemployment concerns and plan job support amid federal contract terminations.

Virginia's economy hangs in the balance as federal budget cuts threaten to devastate local communities, leaving one in five Arlington residents facing job uncertainty.

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