WV HB4689

Allows any locality contiguous to West Virginia's border (towns, cities, counties, municipalities) to join the state through a binding local referendum followed by simple majority approval from the West Virginia Legislature

Requires voter approval at the next general election after legislative passage, with the Legislature then adjusting representation to include the new localities

Directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and the Postmaster General within seven days of admission, with a 30-day deadline for federal agencies to update their records

Provides transition provisions including free business registration through December 31 of the admission year and grandfather clauses for professional licenses until current licensing periods expire

Establishes that new residents must begin paying West Virginia state and county taxes starting July 1 of the admission year, with a grace period for enforcement