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WV SB48

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rupert Phillips

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Public Service Commission from implementing any electric utility rate or fee increase that takes effect between November 20 and April 1 of the following year
  • Requires electric utility rate increases not already in effect by November 20 to be delayed until at least April 1 of the subsequent year
  • Amends two sections of West Virginia Code (§24-2-3 and §24-2-4) governing PSC powers over utility rates
  • Applies specifically to electric utilities regulated under state law, not to other types of utilities covered by the PSC
  • Introduced by Senator Phillips and referred to the Energy, Industry, and Mining Committee and then Finance Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to powers and duties of PSC

Utilities

Last Action

To Finance

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2026
Energy, Industry and Mining1/14/2026

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