HB1037Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Service Commission - Broadband and Voice Over Internet Protocol Service - Study
Introduced by Linda Foley, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Public Service Commission to conduct a study and make recommendations on the potential scope, structure and implementation of Commission oversight of broadband service and voice over Internet protocol service; and requiring the Commission to report by December 31, 2026, its findings and recommendations to the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment, the House Environment and Transportation Committee, and the General Assembly.
Where it stands
Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Salling) Adopted
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
105
Yes
32
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {193522/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (105-32)
Referred Finance
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable
Motion Special Order until 4/10 (Senator Salling) Adopted
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