HB 1372·VA·house
Solar energy facilities; prevailing wage & apprenticeship requirements, state & local tax exemption.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Helmer
Latest Action
Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill forces any solar developer in Virginia to pay workers the local prevailing wage and to hire a set share of qualified apprentices on construction, alteration, or repair jobs. It also creates a new tax‑exempt classification for certified solar generation facilities between 5 and 150 MW. Penalties are imposed for non‑compliance, and developers must file annual compliance reports.
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