VA SB 667
Status unknownPublic service company; prevailing wage rate, apprenticeship requirements, penalties.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 667 pass?
The current status of VA SB 667 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 667 about?
Prevailing wage rate; apprenticeship requirements; RPS-eligible source work; penalties. Requires each public service company, including its contractors and subcontractors, or third-party developer to ensure payment at the prevailing wage rate set by the Department of Labor and Industry for any mechanic, laborer, or worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform construction, maintenance, or repair work for certain electricity generating sources. The bill requires each public service company to (i) ensure that 15 percent of the total labor hours of such work is performed by a qualified apprentice and (ii) employ at least one qualified apprentice if four or more individuals are employed to perform such work. Under the bill, a public service company that fails to meet the requirements of its provisions is required to make penalty payments to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
Who sponsors VA SB 667?
Aaron R. Rouse is the primary sponsor of VA SB 667, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
Prevailing wage rate; apprenticeship requirements; RPS-eligible source work; penalties. Requires each public service company, including its contractors and subcontractors, or third-party developer to ensure payment at the prevailing wage rate set by the Department of Labor and Industry for any mechanic, laborer, or worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform construction, maintenance, or repair work for certain electricity generating sources. The bill requires each public service company to (i) ensure that 15 percent of the total labor hours of such work is performed by a qualified apprentice and (ii) employ at least one qualified apprentice if four or more individuals are employed to perform such work. Under the bill, a public service company that fails to meet the requirements of its provisions is required to make penalty payments to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-02-12 — Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Aaron R. Rouseprimary
- Mamie E. Lockecosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-14
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100703D
filing,introduction
2026-01-14
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB667)
2026-02-12
Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor (14-Y 0-N)
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Documents
Votes
Stricken at request of Patron in Commerce and Labor
2026-02-12 · pass · 14-0
Member-level votes (15)
- R. Creigh Deeds: yes
- Mark D. Obenshain: yes
- L. Louise Lucas: yes
- David W. Marsden: yes
- Adam P. Ebbin: not voting
- Scott A. Surovell: yes
- William M. Stanley, Jr.: yes
- Ryan T. McDougle: yes
- Mamie E. Locke: yes
- Bryce E. Reeves: yes
- Bill DeSteph: yes
- Jeremy S. McPike: yes
- Mark J. Peake: yes
- Aaron R. Rouse: yes
- Lamont Bagby: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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