SB458Introduced in the Senate
Electric utilities; regional energy market.
Introduced by Bill DeSteph, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Electric utilities; regional energy market. Permits Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy Virginia to join a regional energy market.
Where it stands
Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
February 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N) · February 12, 2026
9
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Lamont Bagby | 14 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | No |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102338D
Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (SB458)
Senate committee offered
Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
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