West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5475: To make the Public Service Commission an elected position
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5475 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To make the Public Service Commission an elected position. Primary sponsor: Jordan Bridges (Republican). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Motion to table the motion to discharge from committee (Roll No. 348).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Bridges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shawn Fluharty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Hornbuckle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Hollis Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Sheedy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Adam Vance | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kayla Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to table the motion to discharge from committee (Roll No. 348)
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction