HB 5626·WV·house
Relating to establishing rates for and recovering costs of by public utilities
In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Riley
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Feb 20, 2026
Summary
The bill requires most public utilities to give a 30‑day public and commission notice before changing any rates, charges, or classifications. It gives the Public Service Commission authority to hold hearings, suspend proposed rates for a set period, and rely on submitted test‑year data. The goal is to increase transparency and oversight of utility pricing.
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