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WV HB4745

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Sheedy

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

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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