WV HB4582

Doubles the annual commission for sheriffs who collect at least 85% of assessed property taxes from $15,000 to $30,000, effective July 1, 2026

Adds legislative findings that new duties imposed by state and federal law on sheriffs acting as county treasurers justify the commission increase

Specifies the commission will be charged against the various tax funds collected and paid as part of the sheriff's regular budgeted compensation under existing code provisions

Amends §11A-1-17 of the West Virginia Code governing sheriff's commission for tax collection