The Virginia General Assembly meets annually, beginning on the second Wednesday in January, for 60 days in even-numbered years and 30 days in odd-numbered years, with an option to extend annual sessions for a maximum of 30 days. Because the General Assembly moves very fast, PEC tracks a number of bills and provides comments throughout each session. Please sign up for our email alerts and follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for the most recent updates.
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Bill Tracker
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Framework for Data Center Reform
More than 50 organizations across Virginia, including PEC, have formed the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition to urge state lawmakers to study the cumulative effects of data center development across Virginia, and to institute several reforms for the industry. If the Virginia General Assembly fails to take action, unchecked data center expansion will have a disastrous impact on ratepayers, our communities and the environment.
Four pillars make up the framework of the Coalition’s advocacy for responsible action and robust reform. In 2025, several bills were introduced to the Virginia General Assembly thanks to direct legislative and community mobilization action from organizations like PEC and our partners. Read more about the Four Pillars and related data center legislation this General Assembly session in our post.
Four Pillars of Data Center Reform
Events
2026 Data Center Reform Lobby Day
When: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
Where: Richmond, VA
Info: Join PEC and the Data Center Reform Coalition for our 2026 Lobby Day, where you’ll have the chance to meet face-to-face with state lawmakers and urge them to take action on the unchecked, exponential growth of data centers in Virginia. Learn more and register →
Data Center Reform Lobby Day
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