West Virginia First Energy Act
State of West VirginiaWest VirginiaThe purpose of this bill is to restore electric-rate stability through the continued utilization of in-state coal generation; preserve employment and investment in West Virginia's coal and natural-gas industries; and coordinate with the Electric Grid Stabilization and Security Fund to sustain dependable baseload and mid-load generation capacity statewide.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 4, 2026
- 253 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Delegates
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
WV SB 420 · EngrossedMar 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- Markup Discussion · Mar 10, 2026
- Pending committee
- Energy and Public Works
Sponsors
BHBrian HeltonSenator · Republican · SD-009Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
KBKevan BartlettSenator · Republican · SD-008
MAMike AzingerSenator · Republican · SD-003
CHCraig HartSenator · Republican · SD-006
JTJay TaylorSenator · Republican · SD-014
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 10, 2026Markup DiscussionHouse
Mar 5, 2026To House Energy and Public WorksHouse
Mar 5, 2026To Energy and Public Works then FinanceHouse
Mar 5, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse
Mar 5, 2026House received Senate messageHouse
Mar 4, 2026Ordered to HouseSenate
Mar 4, 2026Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 324)Senate
Mar 4, 2026Passed Senate (Roll No. 323)Senate
Show 13 earlier actions
Mar 4, 2026Read 3rd timeSenate
Mar 4, 2026On 3rd readingSenate
Mar 3, 2026Read 2nd timeSenate
Mar 3, 2026On 2nd readingSenate
Mar 2, 2026Read 1st timeSenate
Mar 2, 2026Immediate considerationSenate
Mar 2, 2026Reported do passSenate
Feb 24, 2026To FinanceSenate
Feb 24, 2026Committee substitute reported, but first to FinanceSenate
Jan 15, 2026To Energy, Industry, and MiningSenate
Jan 15, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate
Jan 15, 2026To Energy, Industry, and Mining then FinanceSenate
Jan 15, 2026Filed for introductionSenate
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (Roll No. 323)Mar 4, 2026 · Senate · 22 yea · 11 nayPassedPassed
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 324)Mar 4, 2026 · Senate · 31 yea · 2 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Utilities
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