HB420Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.
Introduced by Nicole Cole, District 66
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances. Provides that if an application is filed with the State Corporation Commission for approval of the acquisition or disposition of control involving a public utility and such application is filed within 24 months after the entry of a final order in a rate increase proceeding, the Commission may, on its own initiative or upon petition of any interested person, reopen such rate increase proceeding.
Where it stands
Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103998D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB420)
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote)
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