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WV SB912

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Rucker

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the 6% state sales tax on food sold through vending machines and money-operated machines, effective January 1, 2027
  • Amends West Virginia Code §11-15-3 and §11-15-3b to create a specific exemption for vending machine food sales from the general consumers sales and service tax
  • Removes "food sold through vending machines" from the category of items taxed at the general rate alongside prepared food and soft drinks
  • Introduced by Senator Rucker on February 11, 2026, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee
  • Bill carries a fiscal note, indicating anticipated impact on state tax revenue

Legislative Description

Removing sales tax for food bought in vending machines

Taxation

Last Action

To Finance

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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