West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4971: Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 4971 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines. Primary sponsor: Gary Howell (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): To Energy, Industry, and Mining.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Michael Amos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Marshall Clay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Jeff Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Green | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Joe Parsons | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Joe Statler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 77 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Energy, Industry, and Mining
- To Energy, Industry, and Mining
- Introduced in Senate
- Communicated to Senate
- Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Passed House (Roll No. 184)
- Read 3rd time
- Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Amendment reported by the Clerk
- Amendment withdrawn (Voice vote)
- Amendment reported by the Clerk
- Read 3rd time
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