Virginia Energy Storage Consortium; created, report. (HB452)
Introduced By
Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) with support from co-patrons Del. Paul Krizek (D-Alexandria), and Del. Rip Sullivan (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Virginia Energy Storage Consortium. Establishes the Virginia Energy Storage Consortium as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth for the purpose of positioning the Commonwealth as a leader in research, development, commercialization, manufacturing, and deployment of energy storage technology. The powers of the Consortium include (i) promoting collaborative efforts among Virginia's public and private institutions of higher education in research, development, and commercialization efforts related to energy storage; (ii) monitoring relevant developments nationally and globally; and (iii) identifying and working with the Commonwealth's industries and nonprofit partners. Staff support shall be provided by the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. The measure expires on July 1, 2021. Read the Bill »
Status
02/11/2016: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2016 | Committee |
| 01/08/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103358D |
| 01/08/2016 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/19/2016 | Assigned to sub: Special Subcommittee on Energy |
| 01/19/2016 | Assigned C & L sub: Special Subcommittee on Energy |
| 01/19/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB452) |
| 02/09/2016 | Subcommittee recommends reporting (12-Y 1-N) |
| 02/09/2016 | Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations |
| 02/11/2016 | Continued to 2017 in Commerce and Labor |