West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4012: Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4012 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to reducing the regulatory burden on utility companies when constructing and maintaining electric power generation and transmission facilities within this state. Primary sponsor: Linville. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2026): Communicated to Senate.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linville | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ray Canterbury | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Wayne Clark | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Marty Gearheart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| John Paul Hott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Tristan Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Mickey Petitto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark Zatezalo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Communicated to Senate
- House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)
- Motion for previous question adopted (Roll No. 595)
- House received Senate message
- Senate requests House to concur
- Effective from passage (Roll No. 526)
- Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 525)
- Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Committee amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
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