West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 981: Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 981 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Imposing one-year moratorium on approval of certain public utility rate increases. Primary sponsor: Laura Chapman (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Removed from calendar by Rules Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Chapman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kevan Bartlett | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Mark Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Rollan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Jay Taylor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Removed from calendar by Rules Committee
- Laid over on 3rd reading 3/3/2026 with right to amend
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- On 1st reading
- Committee substitute reported
- To Government Organization
- Introduced in Senate
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction