All Roll Calls
Yes: 96 • No: 0
West VirginiaHB 49712026 Regular SessionHouse
Relating to preliminary planning for future electric substations near industrial parks on certain high voltage transmission lines
Sponsored By: Gary G. Howell (Republican)
Failed
§24-2-1SSenate Energy, Industry and Mining
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gary G. Howell
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Michael Amos
Republican • House
Marshall W. Clay
Republican • House
Jeff Eldridge
Republican • House
Bob Fehrenbacher
Republican • House
Bill Flanigan
Republican • House
David Green
Republican • House
Scot C. Heckert
Republican • House
Joe Parsons
Republican • House
Joe Statler
Republican • House
Jimmy Willis
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/25/2026
Passed House (Roll No. 184)
Yes: 96 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Introduced in Senate
2/26/2026SenateTo Energy, Industry, and Mining
2/26/2026SenateTo Energy, Industry, and Mining
2/26/2026SenateOn 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
2/25/2026HouseOn 3rd reading, Special Calendar
2/25/2026HouseRead 3rd time
2/25/2026HouseAmendment reported by the Clerk
2/25/2026HouseAmendment withdrawn (Voice vote)
2/25/2026HouseAmendment reported by the Clerk
2/25/2026HouseAmendment adopted (Voice vote)
2/25/2026HouseRead 3rd time
2/25/2026HousePassed House (Roll No. 184)
2/25/2026HouseTitle amendment adopted (Voice vote)
2/25/2026HouseCommunicated to Senate
2/25/2026HouseOn 2nd reading, Special Calendar
2/24/2026HouseRead 2nd time
2/24/2026HouseAmendment reported by the Clerk
2/24/2026HouseAmendment pending
2/24/2026HouseOn 1st reading, Special Calendar
2/23/2026HouseRead 1st time
2/23/2026HouseBy substitute, do pass
2/20/2026HouseMarkup Discussion
2/12/2026HouseFiled for introduction
1/29/2026HouseTo Energy and Public Works
1/29/2026HouseIntroduced in House
1/29/2026House
Bill Text
Committee Substitute
Engrossed
Introduced Version
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