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WV HB4745
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Charles Sheedy
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AI Summary
- Prohibits West Virginia electric ratepayers from receiving rate increases to fund construction of power transmission lines built to export electricity to other states
- Requires that costs for transmission infrastructure serving out-of-state consumers be absorbed by the receiving state's ratepayers or the industries using the exported power
- Bars the Public Service Commission from approving any rate increase for expansion of transmission systems that primarily benefits consumers in another state
- Amends §24-2-18 of the West Virginia Code relating to electric service and Public Service Commission jurisdiction
- Introduced January 22, 2026, by Delegates Sheedy and Bell and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works
Legislative Description
Relating to electric rates
Utilities
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Public Works1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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