VA House · HB 1393

Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation establishes a new pilot program designed to help lower-income Arlington residents manage rising energy costs. By funding targeted weatherization improvements and direct energy assistance, the initiative aims to make homes more energy-efficient and affordable to maintain. The program specifically focuses on vulnerable populations who struggle with high utility bills, providing retrofits such as better insulation and modern heating or cooling systems. For the local community, this effort is expected to reduce long-term household utility expenses, decrease overall energy consumption, and improve indoor living conditions for participants. By addressing the physical efficiency of homes, the program provides a proactive approach to economic relief for families facing financial instability, while simultaneously supporting broader local goals related to energy conservation and environmental sustainability across the county.

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Roll-call votes

S Senate requested second conference committee
Mar 14, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
38 – 0 · 2 other
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Roll call
Mar 14, 2026 · VA House · pass
61 – 35 · 3 other
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Adopt Conference Committee Report
Mar 14, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
21 – 18 · 1 other
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Insist & Request
Mar 12, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Roll call
Mar 11, 2026 · VA House · fail
0 – 99
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Passage
Mar 10, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
23 – 17
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading)
Mar 9, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
40 – 0
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations
Mar 6, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
12 – 2 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
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Roll call
Feb 17, 2026 · VA House · pass
65 – 31 · 3 other
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Reported from Labor and Commerce with substitute
Feb 3, 2026 · VA House · pass
22 – 0
Arlington delegation
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