SB420Introduced in the Senate
West Virginia First Energy Act
Introduced by Brian Helton, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to restore electric-rate stability through the continued utilization of in-state coal generation; preserve employment and investment in West Virginia's coal and natural-gas industries; and coordinate with the Electric Grid Stabilization and Security Fund to sustain dependable baseload and mid-load generation capacity statewide.
Where it stands
Markup Discussion
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 324) · March 4, 2026
31
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | No |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Energy, Industry, and Mining then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Energy, Industry, and Mining
Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 323)
Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 324)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Energy and Public Works then Finance
To House Energy and Public Works
Markup Discussion
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