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WV SB701
Bill
AI Summary
- Doubles the annual commission for county sheriffs collecting taxes from $15,000 to $30,000, effective July 1, 2026
- Requires sheriffs to collect at least 85% of combined real and personal property taxes assessed before receiving the commission
- Commission is charged against the various funds for which taxes are collected and becomes part of the sheriff's regular budgeted annual compensation
- Justifies the increase by citing new duties imposed on sheriffs as county treasurers by state legislation and federal acts since 1955
Legislative Description
Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes
Taxation
Last Action
House Message received
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization3/5/2026
Finance2/24/2026
Government Organization2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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