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WV HB2193
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
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Repeals West Virginia's entire motor fuel excise tax (Article 14C), which currently consists of a 20.50 cents per gallon flat rate plus a 5% variable component based on average wholesale price, with a minimum of 15.20 cents per gallon
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Increases the state sales tax from 6% to 7.8%, with the additional 1.8% dedicated to the state road fund to replace lost motor fuel tax revenue
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Requires electric vehicle owners to contribute to road funding through the increased sales tax, addressing the current exemption from fuel taxes
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Exempts airline fuel from the motor fuel excise tax elimination, maintaining existing taxation on aviation fuel
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
To reduce West Virginia sales tax on gasoline and diesel to zero, and make up difference with increase in sales tax equivalent to rate of tax
Taxation
Last Action
To House Finance
2/12/2025