West Virginia - Session 2026RS
Title: To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers.
To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-28 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-28 | Latest Action | H To House Energy and Public Works 01/28/26 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 4012 | Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state | enacted |
| SB 691 | Authorizing DOH to provide reimbursement for timely relocation of utilities | passed_upper |
| HB 4026 | Relating to expanding the requirements for integrated resource plans utility companies must file with the Public Service Commission | passed_upper |
| HB 5525 | To create the “Southern West Virginia Clean Water Fund” to be used in water emergencies or to upgrade infrastructure so residences can get clean water. | failed |
| SB 981 | Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases | in_committee |
| HB 4894 | Relating to utility affordability and economic competitiveness | in_committee |
| HB 5210 | Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems. | in_committee |
| HB 4537 | Requiring municipalities take action when potential customers apply for water and sewer service. | passed_lower |