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WV HB4824

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public and private utilities granted rate increases by the West Virginia Public Service Commission to set aside 5% of all new percentage increase charges into an "infrastructure improvement" fund
  • Fund must be used exclusively for physical utility infrastructure such as water lines, electrical transmission lines, treatment facilities, power generation substations, and power plants
  • Prohibits use of the fund for routine maintenance; funds can only be utilized for new utility infrastructure improvement projects
  • Prohibits utilities from passing this 5% set-aside cost on to consumers through any category of fees or future rate increases

Legislative Description

Relating to utility rate increases

Utilities

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works1/26/2026

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