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WV SB204

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Weld

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Military Incentive Program tax credit eligibility from only Vietnam-era veterans, Korean conflict veterans, and disabled veterans to all veterans who served more than 180 days on active duty or were discharged due to service-connected disability

  • Provides a tax credit equal to 30% of the first $5,000 in wages paid to eligible veterans, National Guard members, or reserve forces members employed continuously for one year

  • Removes previous requirements that veterans be "economically disadvantaged" or disabled, and eliminates the requirement that National Guard and reserve members be unemployed to qualify

  • Designates WorkForce West Virginia as the sole administering agency for the program, replacing the previous dual administration by the Bureau of Employment Programs and the West Virginia National Guard

  • Requires WorkForce West Virginia to propose rules for legislative approval to implement the program

Legislative Description

Relating to Military Incentive Program

Military and Veterans

Last Action

To Military

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Military1/14/2026

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