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WV HB4408

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Heckert

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the percentage of real property transfer excise tax allocated to county clerk election administration from 5% to 10%, effective July 1, 2025
  • Increases the percentage allocated to county clerk operations (including electronic recording infrastructure) from 5% to 10%, effective July 1, 2025
  • Reduces the portion deposited into the county general fund from 90% to 80% of the retained excise tax
  • Authorizes the Clerk of the County Commission to transfer money between the election administration and clerk operations accounts with County Commission approval
  • Amends §11-22-2 of the West Virginia Code regarding the excise tax on real property transfers ($1.10 per $500 of property value)

Legislative Description

To adjust the percent retained by the clerk of the county commission for funding election administration, infrastructure, and security, and other county clerk purposes

Elections

Last Action

To House Government Adminstration

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Administration1/16/2026
Government Organization1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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