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House approves solar siting bill after debate over local control
Summary
House Bill 24 38, which sets state-level standards for siting certain solar facilities and special exceptions, passed the Virginia House by a 48-46 vote after floor debate that centered on local authority and property-owner protections.
The Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 24 38 on Jan. 30, 2025, by a recorded vote of 48-46 after an extended floor debate over whether the measure unduly restricts local land-use authority and property-owner flexibility.
Delegate Corner (Chesterfield) strongly opposed the bill on the floor, saying, "This bill is a bad bill" because it "takes away local authority" and prescribes detailed state-level requirements for decommissioning plans, transfer…
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