Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines
State of West VirginiaWest VirginiaThe purpose of this bill is to require electric substations be located near industrial parks for certain high voltage transmission lines.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Feb 25, 2026
- 260 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
WV HB 4971 · EngrossedFeb 25
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Bill details
- Last action
- To Energy, Industry, and Mining · Feb 26, 2026
- Pending committee
- Energy, Industry and Mining
Sponsors
GHGary HowellRepresentative · Republican · HD-087Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JEJeff EldridgeRepresentative · Republican · HD-030
BFBill FlaniganRepresentative · Republican · HD-004
MCMarshall ClayRepresentative · Republican · HD-051
JSJoseph StatlerRepresentative · Republican · HD-077
JWJimmy WillisRepresentative · Republican · HD-003
SHScot HeckertRepresentative · Republican · HD-013
DGDavid GreenRepresentative · Republican · HD-036
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BFBob FehrenbacherRepresentative · Republican · HD-011
MAMichael AmosRepresentative · Republican · HD-027
JPJoe ParsonsRepresentative · Republican · HD-016
Bill history
Newest first.
Feb 26, 2026To Energy, Industry, and MiningSenate
Feb 26, 2026To Energy, Industry, and MiningSenate
Feb 26, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate
Feb 25, 2026Communicated to SenateHouse
Feb 25, 2026Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)House
Feb 25, 2026Passed House (Roll No. 184)House
Feb 25, 2026Read 3rd timeHouse
Feb 25, 2026Amendment adopted (Voice vote)House
Show 18 earlier actions
Feb 25, 2026Amendment reported by the ClerkHouse
Feb 25, 2026Amendment withdrawn (Voice vote)House
Feb 25, 2026Amendment reported by the ClerkHouse
Feb 25, 2026Read 3rd timeHouse
Feb 25, 2026On 3rd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 25, 2026On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 24, 2026Amendment pendingHouse
Feb 24, 2026Amendment reported by the ClerkHouse
Feb 24, 2026Read 2nd timeHouse
Feb 24, 2026On 2nd reading, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 23, 2026Read 1st timeHouse
Feb 23, 2026On 1st reading, Special CalendarHouse
Feb 20, 2026By substitute, do passHouse
Feb 12, 2026Markup DiscussionHouse
Jan 29, 2026To House Energy and Public WorksHouse
Jan 29, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse
Jan 29, 2026To Energy and Public WorksHouse
Jan 29, 2026Filed for introductionHouse
Recorded vote
Passed House (Roll No. 184)Feb 25, 2026 · House · 96 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Utilities
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