Energy permitting and siting

Should local zoning and permitting authority over energy facilities be streamlined, restricted, or expanded? 26 bills, 6 became law. Latest: California SB 925, became law, Sep 30.

As of October 30, 2026

Every Energy bill

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Became lawPassed a committee or a voteFiled

Bills in 4 states and Congress. Law in California and Virginia. Tap a place to see only its bills.

Open now: 9
Coming back: 4
Became law: 6
Stopped: 7

The bills

What can still move first, then what may return next session, then laws and what stopped. Newest first in each.

Can still move 9

Can still moveEnvironmental protection: permits; revisions of permit applications; limit. Amends sec. 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30307)Michigan · HB 5938 · Referred to committee on energy and environment · Jul 1Passed both chambers
Can still moveEnvironmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112 & 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.)Michigan · HB 5937 · Referred to committee on energy and environment · Jul 1Passed both chambers
Can still moveEnvironmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305)Michigan · HB 5707 · Referred to committee on energy and environment · Jul 1Passed both chambers
Can still moveEnvironmental protection: permits; deadline for the department to require changes to an application for certain permits; provide. Amends sec. 30306 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30306)Michigan · HB 6038 · Referred to committee on energy and environment · Jun 23Passed both chambers
Can still moveRelates to portable solar generation devicesNew York · A 9111 · Returned to assembly · May 28Passed both chambers
Can still moveCriminal procedure: warrants; statutory warrant requirement; provide for department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 1506Michigan · HB 4421 · Referred to committee on civil rights, judiciary, and public safety · Nov 6, 2025Passed both chambers
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration ActCongress · HR 5692 · Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Oct 6, 2025In committee
Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Sunshine on Solar Lending ActCongress · HR 4489 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services · Jul 17, 2025In committee
Can still moveEnvironmental protection: solid waste; reporting and compliance requirements for anaerobic digesters; modify. Amends secs. 11506 & 11568 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11506 & 324.11568). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4257'25Michigan · HB 4265 · Referred to committee on energy and environment · Jun 17, 2025Passed both chambers

May return next session 4

Filed for next sessionZoning; high-energy users, local authorityVirginia · HB 1112 · Continued from last session · Jul 21In committee
Filed for next sessionPrevailing wage & apprenticeship requirements, state & local tax exemptionVirginia · HB 1372 · Continued from last session · Jul 21Reported from committee
Must be reintroduced next sessionZoning; high-energy users, local authorityVirginia · SB 554 · Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (12-Y 3-N) · Feb 12Passed first chamber
Must be reintroduced next sessionInvestor-Owned Utilities Accountability ActCalifornia · SB 332 · August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission · Aug 29, 2025Passed first chamber

Already law 6

Became law
State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: strategic plan: certification and environmental review
California · SB 925
Latest: Approved by the Governor · Sep 30
Became law
Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems
Virginia · HB 590
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0633) · Apr 13
Became law
Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems
Virginia · SB 382
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0634) · Apr 13
Became law
Contractors; regulation, solar installation companies, sale, lease, etc., of solar energy systems
Virginia · HB 1439
Latest: Approved by Governor-Chapter 851 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13
Became law
Contractors; regulation, solar installation companies, sale, lease, etc., of solar energy systems
Virginia · SB 823
Latest: Approved by Governor-Chapter 852 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13
Became law
Building decarbonization: notice and recordation of a decarbonization charge
California · AB 737
Latest: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 276, Statutes of 2025 · Oct 3, 2025

Stopped: vetoed, failed or out of time 7

Veto sustained · Mar 2Equitable clean energy supply chains and industrial policy in CaliforniaCalifornia · SB 787Vetoed
Left in Committee Rules · Feb 18Dept. of Energy to study, SCC to establish requirements for high energy usersVirginia · HB 945Session ended
Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote) · Feb 10Virginia Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program; established, reportVirginia · HB 935Session ended
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56 · Feb 2Integrated energy policy report: port infrastructure for offshore wind energy developmentCalifornia · AB 472Failed
Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56 · Feb 2California Solar Initiative: distributed energy resource equipment listsCalifornia · SB 698Session ended
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56 · Feb 2In-state geothermal energy generationCalifornia · AB 526Failed
Left in Labor and Commerce · Feb 5, 2025Va. Energy Facility Review Board & Virginia Clean Energy Technical Assistance Center; establishedVirginia · HB 2126Session ended

Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Energy, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 27, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.

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