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WV HB5167

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Miller

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Candidates for public office in West Virginia must submit certification of tax compliance showing all personal property taxes are paid or be disqualified from the ballot
  • Election authorities will verify tax compliance and remove any candidate with unpaid personal property taxes by April 1 of the election year
  • Exceptions allow candidacy for individuals on an approved payment plan in good standing or those with a pending good faith challenge to their tax assessment
  • Candidates who knowingly file false information about their tax status face disqualification from running for public office for five years
  • The act takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Creating the Taxpayer Accountability for Public Service Act.

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

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