West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4509: Relating to restoring local jurisdiction to state political subdivisions over certain electric power facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4509 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to restoring local jurisdiction to state political subdivisions over certain electric power facilities. Primary sponsor: Evan Hansen (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Hansen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Shawn Fluharty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Garcia | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Hornbuckle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Hollis Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Mike Pushkin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| John Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction