Sen. Todd Pillion

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors the Officer Down Memorial Page, a nonprofit organization that commemorates law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition without creating new laws, altering policies, or affecting any individuals or entities. The bill does not impose obligations or provide funding, as it is purely a ceremonial expression of support. It was unanimously approved by the Senate in February 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 46) honoring the late Ford Carter Quillen. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply expresses the Senate's recognition and appreciation for Quillen's life and contributions. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive legislative effect beyond the formal expression of respect.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SR 42) formally honoring the life of Robert Scott Jones. It serves as a ceremonial recognition with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or specific groups. The resolution was introduced, agreed to by the Senate, and passed on February 13, 2026. It does not establish new requirements, allocate funding, or affect any legislative process beyond expressing commemoration.

Maddy summarySR 41 is a commemorative resolution honoring William Robinson Akers, Jr., recognizing his life and contributions. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it formally celebrates his legacy through a Senate resolution. The resolution was agreed to by the Senate on February 12, 2026, and passed as SR41ER. This type of resolution typically serves a ceremonial purpose and does not directly affect any laws, regulations, or specific groups of people.

Electric utilities; renewable energy portfolio standard eligible sources; zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities. Provides that, for the purposes of the renewable energy portfolio standard, eligible sources include zero-carbon electricity generating nuclear facilities located in the Commonwealth.

Maddy summarySB 458 permits Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to join a regional energy market, which coordinates electricity generation and distribution across multiple states. This bill directly affects these two major Virginia utility companies by allowing them to participate in a shared grid system for buying and selling power. The key provision is granting formal permission for their participation, enabling them to access broader energy markets and potentially reduce costs. This is a procedural change focused on utility company operations, not a new policy affecting consumers or the environment.

Electric utilities; construction and development of renewable energy facilities; powers of State Air Pollution Control Board; powers of State Corporation Commission. Repeals provisions (i) requiring the State Air Pollution Control Board to adopt regulations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from any electricity generating unit in the Commonwealth and authorizing the Board to establish an auction program for energy allowances; (ii) prohibiting the State Corporation Commission from approving any new utility-owned generation facilities that emit carbon dioxide as a by-product of energy generation under certain circumstances; (iii) declaring that statutory allowances for energy derived from sunlight, onshore wind, offshore wind, and storage facilities are in the public interest; and (iv) relating to the development of solar and wind generation and energy storage capacity, development of offshore wind capacity, and generation of electricity from renewable and zero-carbon sources. The bill provides that planning and development activities for new nuclear generation facilities are in the public interest.

Utility Facilities Act; definition of public utility. Provides that for the purposes of the Utility Facilities Act, the term "public utility" does not include any company that owns or operates one or more facilities for the generation, distribution, or storage of electric energy exclusively for consumption by one or more customers located on the site of such facilities or on adjoining property, provided that such facilities are connected on the customer's side of the electric meter and electricity is delivered without the use of a public utility's distribution or transmission system. The bill also provides that after such a facility operates within the certificated service territory of an electric utility for a duration of five years, such company is required to submit to such public utility a written offer for the sale of such facility.

State Corporation Commission; Phase I Utility; biennial rate review; reports. Directs the State Corporation Commission to adhere to certain requirements and consider certain enumerated factors in its 2026 review of the rates, terms, and conditions for the provision of generation and distribution services by Appalachian Power. The bill prohibits the Commission from approving a rate of return on common equity that is greater than the rate of return approved by the Commission as part of Appalachian Power's preceding biennial rate review unless Appalachian Power demonstrates that such increase is the approach to maintaining reasonable access to capital that results in the lowest cost to customers. The bill directs the Commission to conduct reviews of Appalachian Power's terms of service and rates for electric transmission and efforts to address rising costs of severe weather events. The bill also directs the Office of the Attorney General to conduct a study of the methods used to determine the cost of equity capital for investor-owned utilities.

Maddy summarySJ 81 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association for its work in healthcare. It does not create new laws or policies; it simply expresses legislative appreciation for the association's contributions. The bill passed both the Senate and House via voice vote in February 2026 and was signed into law. This type of resolution affects only the named organization, offering no direct benefit or obligation to others.