Bill Status - 2025 Regular Session
Committee Activity
109 Bills Pending in Committee — House Energy and Public Works
| Bill | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SB 5 | Establishing Adopt-A-Road program | 03/03/25 |
| SB 67 | Allowing motor vehicle racing on county or municipal roads under certain circumstances | 04/04/25 |
| SB 269 | Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers | 02/24/25 |
| SB 505 | Ensuring Reliable and Affordable Electricity Act | 03/27/25 |
| SB 552 | Relating to Certified Business Expansion Development Program | 03/10/25 |
| SB 612 | Making rules and regulations of PSC subject to legislative rule-making review procedures | 03/11/25 |
| SB 869 | Creating Corridor H Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority | 04/04/25 |
| SB 899 | Protecting coal and gas minerals from carbon capture practices | 03/26/25 |
| HB 2128 | Establishing reporting requirements for utilities that are members of a regional transmission organization | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2137 | To create a special license plate for 100% disabled veterans | 02/01/25 |
| HB 2178 | Repeal code relating to inspection of vehicles | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2179 | To require the Department of Environmental Protection to assume responsibility of cost and permitting of dams that are deemed to be under state control | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2181 | Relating to county or city sewer projects for privately owned sewers that are newly installed | 03/12/25 |
| HB 2231 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2232 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ambient air quality standards | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2234 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2235 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management system | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2236 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2237 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground injection control | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2238 | Relating to authorizing the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to water pollution control permit fee schedules | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2273 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the construction and reconstruction of state roads | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2274 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the use of state rights of way and adjacent areas | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2275 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the transportation of hazardous wastes upon the roads and highways | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2276 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to small wireless facilities on Division of Highways rights-of-way | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2277 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to actions affecting driving privileges | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2278 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to disclosure of information from the files of the Division of Motor Vehicles | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2279 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to handicapped placards | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2280 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Safety and Treatment Program | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2281 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to State Vehicle Title, Registration and Relicensing Project of 2018 | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2282 | Relating to authorizing the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to supporting electronic toll collection and enforcement | 02/12/25 |
| HB 2390 | To require DOH, when abandoning a right of way, to notify the legislative representatives in the county or counties in which this right of way is located via email and first class mail in addition to publication in the newspaper | 02/14/25 |
| HB 2392 | Relating to broadband permitting applications | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2412 | Relating to allowing the use of degraded properties as an approved location to place solar panels utilized by power generating units | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2413 | Removing cap on numbers of wells operators required to pay annual oversight fee | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2414 | Relating to Well Location Restrictions | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2417 | Relating to requiring disclosure of the lawful activity that is the basis of a permit application with the Department of Environmental Protection | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2418 | Creating the WV Energy Efficiency Jobs Creation Act | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2419 | Establishing a community solar program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2420 | Relating to power generating plant sites | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2421 | Amending surface mining reclamation requirements | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2469 | Relating to “Rain Tax” | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2471 | Eliminate all state and county subsidies or tax breaks for solar compounds or wind compounds or other renewable energy corporations | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2488 | Direct the WV DOT to conduct a safety study about suicide deaths on the New River Gorge Bridge and the potential costs and effectiveness of suicide safety nets and suicide safety system installed on the bridge. | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2498 | Relating to utility rate increases | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2506 | Relating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees for certain veterans | 02/17/25 |
| HB 2555 | Revising ethical standards for the public service commission | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2568 | Eliminate net metering in WV | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2581 | To eliminate additional fee from the WVDMV for honorably discharged veterans for “Veteran” vehicle registration plate | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2583 | Relating generally to the modification of vehicle tires. | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2587 | Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia. | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2588 | Requiring any motorized conveyance operating 10 MPH below the posted speed limit on any public road in the state to display emergency flashers. | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2589 | Relating generally to asphalt grindings or millings from any WVDOH Right of Way | 02/18/25 |
| HB 2609 | Limiting teen access to inappropriate material. | 03/19/25 |
| HB 2627 | Natural Gas Electric Generation Development Act | 02/19/25 |
| HB 2644 | Ensure State Road Construction Account funds are in addition to general highways funds provided to the DOT districts | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2655 | To require all stop lights in WV to be reprogrammed to add a 3 second pause between when one set of lights turns red and the opposite set of lights turns green | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2687 | Relating to the Waiving of Certain DMV Fees for Volunteer Firefighters | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2703 | Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2713 | Relating to Pollution Control Facilities Tax treatment and Wind Power Projects | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2714 | Establish setback from residential properties for new windmills being constructed throughout the state. | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2717 | To eliminate the process of vehicle inspection in West Virginia | 02/20/25 |
| HB 2758 | Prohibiting geo-engineering | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2763 | Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act and WV Fair Housing Act | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2769 | Relating to the members of the Public Service Commission | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2800 | Requiring PSC modify processes regarding trash hauling rates | 03/11/25 |
| HB 2803 | Relating to environmental clean-up for motor vehicle crashes | 02/21/25 |
| HB 2822 | Relating to the Disconnection of Residential Utility during a State of Emergency | 02/24/25 |
| HB 2914 | Authorizing municipal fire departments specialized license plates | 02/24/25 |
| HB 2923 | To place rumble strips on all double-yellow lined roads and highways. | 02/24/25 |
| HB 2936 | Allowing one free day for WV residents to obtain new for-profit business license | 02/25/25 |
| HB 2972 | Relating to timber | 02/25/25 |
| HB 2977 | Repealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WV | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2982 | Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2988 | Transferring Funds from State Economic Development Authority to Wayne County Commission for Water Infrastructure | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2989 | Electric Utility Meter choice | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2990 | Establishing Comprehensive Highway Paving Plan | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2991 | Internet Reliability Act | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2994 | Public Electrical Savings Act | 02/26/25 |
| HB 2995 | Fueling Modern Life | 02/26/25 |
| HB 3011 | Prohibit future wind power projects | 02/27/25 |
| HB 3018 | Banning state participation in Kyoto protocols and Paris Accord | 02/27/25 |
| HB 3021 | Supporting Responsible Competition Between West Virginia Electrical Utilities | 02/27/25 |
| HB 3022 | Create license plate for autism awareness | 02/27/25 |
| HB 3040 | Relating to providing a credit against the business and occupation tax imposed on coal-fired electric generating units to help off-set environmental compliance costs | 02/28/25 |
| HB 3045 | Farmer Protection Act | 02/28/25 |
| HB 3055 | To require Public Service Commission to hear requests for rate adjustments from public electrical utilities and issue a recommendation to legislature | 02/28/25 |
| HB 3077 | West Virginia Skilled and Ready to Work Internship and Apprenticeship Incentive Act | 03/12/25 |
| HB 3098 | Relating to Drivers License Address Requirements | 03/04/25 |
| HB 3121 | Relating to the orphan roads and bridges program | 03/19/25 |
| HB 3173 | Placing a two year a cap on electrical utility rates | 03/28/25 |
| HB 3198 | Discontinue and prevent any agency of state government from using funds originating from taxpayers to subsidize private enterprise in the State of West Virginia | 03/06/25 |
| HB 3207 | Prohibition of geoengineering | 03/06/25 |
| HB 3213 | To require that Public Service District Boards that represent more than one community to have at least one member from each community on the board | 03/07/25 |
| HB 3217 | Relating to notification requirements for environmental spills | 03/07/25 |
| HB 3247 | Providing a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system | 03/07/25 |
| HB 3265 | Relating to fiber optic broadband lines crossing railroads | 03/07/25 |
| HB 3310 | To require all utility companies to absorb the costs of maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for their pipes, cables, utility poles, electrical lines, and other necessities without increasing rates or costs to consumers/customers. | 03/25/25 |
| HB 3331 | Relating to diesel-powered equipment regulations in underground coal mines | 03/12/25 |
| HB 3401 | Relating to notice of possible surface encumbrances overlying mineral parcels | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3405 | Authorizing the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to offer locality pay to Division of Highways employees working in certain jurisdictions | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3410 | Power generation facility regulation and property taxation of power generation facilities | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3415 | New and existing Orphan Well Prevention Act | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3416 | New oil and Gas Well Plugging Assurance Act | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3421 | To secure West Virginia baseload coal generation and ratepayer protection | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3462 | Tree removal at state expense | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3466 | Installing emergency alert stations at rest areas | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3475 | Relating to establishing the West Virginia Clean Water Act of 2025 | 03/17/25 |
| HB 3480 | Establishing the “Resiliency and Environmental System Investment Charge Program” | 03/18/25 |
| HB 3498 | Productive Energy Site Reclamation Waiver | 03/18/25 |