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Virginia's "Extreme Weather Relief Act" aims to hold major fossil fuel companies accountable for climate disaster costs, but will it survive legal challenges?

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Patron urges fossil‑fuel companies to help pay for disaster relief; subcommittee tables HB 22 33
HB 22 33 would create a one‑time responsibility fee on large historical emitters to fund disaster recovery and resilience; sponsors emphasized shifting costs off taxpayers while opponents warned of retroactivity, legal risk and pass‑through costs to consumers; bill tabled 5–0.
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November 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM