HB 420 VA
Public utilities; reopening rate case in certain instances.
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Summary
Virginia House Bill 420 modifies provisions governing public utilities. The bill allows for the reopening of rate proceedings under certain circumstances, specifically when there is an acquisition or disposition of control of a public utility.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 56-88.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public utilities; acquisition or disposition of control of a public utility; reopening rate proceeding under certain circumstances.
Sponsor (1)
- Nicole Cole Democratic · primary
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Irene Shin Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Jan 12, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103998D · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce · lower
- Jan 19, 2026 Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #3 · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from State Corporation Commission (HB420) · lower
- Jan 27, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jan 29, 2026 Continued to next session in Labor and Commerce (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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