HB4971Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines
Introduced by Gary Howell, District 87
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require electric substations be located near industrial parks for certain high voltage transmission lines.
Where it stands
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 184) · February 25, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
100 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Absent |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Energy and Public Works
Introduced in House
To House Energy and Public Works
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment pending
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment withdrawn (Voice vote)
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 184)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb4971 hfa dillon 2-24 _1 (amendment)
- hb4971 hfa dillon howell 2-25 _1 (amendment)
- hb4971 hfat anderson 2-25 (amendment)
- hb4971 hfa dillon howell 2-25 _1 adopted (amendment)
- hb4971 hfat anderson 2-25 adopted (amendment)
- hb4971 hfat anderson 2-25 adopted adopted (amendment)
- hb4971 hfa dillon howell 2-25 _1 adopted adopted (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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