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WV HB4585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum participation requirement for volunteer firefighters to qualify for the state tax credit from 30 percent to 10 percent of department activities during the year
  • Volunteer firefighters must still be active members in good standing for the entire year and meet all state certification and training requirements
  • Eligibility requires certification from the fire department chief documenting rank, years of service, emergency responses, and meetings/training attended
  • The certified documentation must be submitted to the Tax Commissioner to claim the credit
  • Amends the West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Act (§11-13JJ-4)

Legislative Description

Relating to the Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Act

Taxation

Last Action

To House Finance

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/20/2026

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