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WV HB4484

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Clark

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county commissions to sell property through competitive bidding as an alternative to public auction when selling to private entities

  • Raises the threshold for property sales exempt from public auction and notice requirements from $1,000 to $10,000

  • Sets minimum sale price for competitive bidding at 1.5 times the most recent tax assessed value of the property

  • Requires sealed bids opened publicly, Class II legal advertisement notice, and allows county commissions to establish bidder qualification requirements including financial capacity and experience

  • Grants county commissions authority to lease property for up to 50 years with governing body resolution and public hearing requirements

Legislative Description

To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property.

Real and Personal Property

Last Action

To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/5/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026
Legal Services1/19/2026
Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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