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WV HJR30

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article X of the West Virginia Constitution adding Section 1-d to repeal all ad valorem (property) taxes on homestead real property
  • Effective date of the property tax repeal would be July 1, 2027
  • Requires voter ratification at the 2026 general election, with two-thirds approval needed from both legislative houses to place it on the ballot
  • Mandates the Legislature to create a replacement funding mechanism for counties that currently receive homestead property tax revenue
  • Introduced January 29, 2026, by Delegates Anders, Dillon, White, and Foggin, and referred to the Finance and Judiciary Committees

Legislative Description

Repeal of Property Taxes

Last Action

To House Finance

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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