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WV SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Rose

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article X of the West Virginia Constitution, adding Section 1d, granting the Legislature authority to reduce or eliminate ad valorem (property) taxes on automobiles and other personal property

  • Requires the Legislature to provide equal or greater revenue replacement to counties and localities that would lose tax revenue from any reduction or elimination of these ad valorem taxes

  • Designates the proposal as "Amendment 1" for ballot purposes, to be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election

  • Amendment would take effect immediately upon ratification by West Virginia voters

  • Sponsored by 10 senators including Rose, Thorne, Taylor, Helton, Willis, Hart, Deeds, Bartlett, Azinger, and Stuart; reported from the Judiciary Committee on March 12, 2025

Legislative Description

Legislative Authority to Reduce or Eliminate Ad Valorem Taxes while Mandating Equal or Greater Revenue Replacement for Impacted Communities Amendment

Last Action

To Finance

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/12/2025
Judiciary2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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