Sen. Mark Peake

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 51) that formally commends Dr. Amanda H. Ritter for her contributions. It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any individuals or groups. The resolution expresses official recognition of Dr. Ritter's work, with no concrete policy provisions or mechanisms. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond the symbolic gesture of commendation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 50) formally commends Dr. Linda D. Meloy for her contributions, likely in the medical or public health field. It is a ceremonial gesture with no binding policy impact or direct effect on any group or individual beyond recognition. The resolution passed the Senate via voice vote in February 2026, following standard procedural steps for such non-binding commendations. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 39) formally commends Dr. Emily Barrows for her contributions, likely in healthcare or community service. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution passed unanimously in the Senate via voice vote on February 12, 2026. It directly honors Dr. Barrows but has no binding effect or practical impact on legislation.

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.

Board of Physical Therapy; licensed massage therapists. Moves oversight and licensure of licensed massage therapists from the Board of Nursing to the Board of Physical Therapy. Directs the Board of Nursing to transfer all records related to licensed massage therapists to the Board of Physical Therapy upon enactment and directs the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of the act.

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.

Virginia Brownfield and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund. Increases from $100 per kilowatt of nameplate capacity from renewable energy sources that are located on brownfields to $200 per kilowatt of nameplate capacity from renewable energy sources that are located on brownfields the grant amount a project developer can receive from the Virginia Brownfield and Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund. This bill is a recommendation of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation.