SB48

Relating to powers and duties of PSC

Introduced·1/14/26

West Virginia SB48 amends the Public Service Commission's powers to regulate utility rates and fees.

West Virginia SB48 modifies the Public Service Commission's authority over utility rates and fees. The bill specifies that electric utility rate or fee increases not in effect by November 20 in any year cannot take effect before April 1 of the subsequent year. It also outlines procedures for the commission to investigate and review transactions between utilities and affiliates, ensuring rates are just and reasonable.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
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Calendar

Feb 2

2:00 PM

Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting

History

Feb 3

Senate

Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance

Feb 3

Senate

To Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction