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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit an increase in West Virginia electric rate payers for power transmission lines to be built to export electricity to another state. Power that is exported to a neighboring state will be absorbed by that particular state’s rate payers or the industry that will ultimately use the electric power.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect West Virginia's electric rate payers by preventing them from being charged for new power transmission lines built to export electricity to other states. The legislation clarifies that any electricity exported to a neighboring state should have its costs covered by that state's consumers or the industries that will use the power, rather than by West Virginia residents. This provision is intended to ensure that West Virginians do not bear the financial burden of infrastructure that primarily benefits other regions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4745&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4745%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4745 |
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