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WV HB4764

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa White

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates for public office in West Virginia must disclose on their financial disclosure statement whether they are delinquent on any city, county, state, or federal taxes
  • Individuals with unpaid tax obligations are prohibited from running for public office until all delinquent taxes are paid in full
  • The bill amends existing financial disclosure requirements under the West Virginia Ethics Commission statutes (§6B-2-6)
  • Financial disclosure statements must be filed with the State Ethics Commission no later than 10 days after filing a certificate of announcement for candidacy

Legislative Description

Disallow candidates for office if back taxes are owed

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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