Establishing reporting requirements for utilities that are members of a regional transmission organization

HB 4050 requires West Virginia public utilities that are members of a regional transmission organization (RTO) to submit annual reports to the state utility commission. These reports must detail all recorded votes cast by the utility or its affiliates at RTO meetings during the previous year, including a brief explanation of how each vote serves the public interest. The reports are due by February 1 each year and cover all votes, even those not previously disclosed. This bill aims to increase transparency around utility voting in RTOs, directly affecting utilities operating under the state's regulatory framework.