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WV HB4488
Bill
Status
1/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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AI Summary
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Eliminates West Virginia's motor fuel excise tax (currently 20.50 cents per gallon flat rate plus a 5% variable component on wholesale price) effective July 1, 2026
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Increases the state sales tax from 6% to 7.8% to offset lost revenue from the eliminated fuel tax
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Dedicates 1.8% of the new sales tax rate to the State Road Fund, with the remaining 6% distributed as currently provided by law
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Repeals the entire existing Motor Fuel Excise Tax article (§11-14C), including 48 sections covering licensing, reporting, enforcement, and administration
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Exempts airline fuel from the motor fuel excise tax elimination, maintaining existing taxation on aviation fuel
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
1/19/2026