Virginia Energy Storage Consortium: created, terms of Board members, report. (SB403)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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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. The Consortium shall be governed by a board of directors of 15 nonlegislative citizen members appointed by the Governor, who shall initially serve staggered terms. Staff support shall be provided by the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. The measure expires on July 1, 2021. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103876D |
01/12/2016 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/19/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (SB403) |
02/08/2016 | Continued to 2017 in Commerce and Labor (11-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
12/02/2016 | Left in Commerce and Labor |