West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 577: Relating to electric and natural gas utility rate increases
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 577 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to electric and natural gas utility rate increases. Primary sponsor: Garcia. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): To Energy, Industry, and Mining.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garcia | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Woelfel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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
- Introduced in Senate
- To Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance
- Filed for introduction