HB4971

Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Requires electric substations near industrial parks for certain high voltage transmission lines in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4971 mandates that electric substations be located near industrial parks for high voltage transmission lines with a designed operating voltage of 400 kilovolts or greater. The Public Service Commission must evaluate proposed substation locations to maximize economic benefits for the state. Owners can request alternative substation locations if certain conditions are met. Exemptions apply for transmission lines shorter than 20 miles within the state.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Feb 25
Current
Energy, Industry and Mining Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 184)

96 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

Feb 11

3:00 PM

House Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Feb 26

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 26

Senate

To Energy, Industry, and Mining

Feb 26

Senate

To Energy, Industry, and Mining