HB4012

Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state

Chamber Passed·2/11/26

West Virginia HB4012 aims to reduce regulatory burdens on utility companies constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission.

West Virginia HB4012 seeks to streamline the regulatory process for utility companies constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities. The bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity, including reducing the time frames for decision-making by the Public Service Commission. It also allows for the waiver of formal hearings under certain conditions and sets specific criteria for the commission to consider when issuing or denying a certificate.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 72–24 · Feb 11
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

72 Yea

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24 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

10:30 AM

Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting

Feb 2

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message

Mar 14

House

Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 595)

Mar 14

House

House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)