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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to limit the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission to holding hearings on rate adjustment requests by public electrical utilities, to make recommendations to the Legislature, and to require that electric utility rate adjustments be approved by the Legislature.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to significantly alter the authority of the Public Service Commission (PSC) concerning electric utilities. Currently, the PSC has broad powers to regulate utility practices, services, and rates to ensure fair and reliable service, promote efficient resource development, and set just and reasonable charges. However, this bill would limit the PSC's role regarding electric utilities to only holding hearings on requests for rate adjustments from public electrical utilities and then making recommendations on those requests to the Legislature. Crucially, any actual changes to electric utility rates would require a specific bill to be approved by the Legislature itself, effectively transferring the final decision-making power on rate increases from the PSC to the lawmakers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Government Organization (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb211%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=211 |
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