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HB4652 • 2026
Exempts from local taxes and fees for a municipal Utility in which the members are elected
Exempts from local taxes and fees for a municipal Utility in which the members are elected
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Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-01-23
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To House Local Governments
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2026-01-21
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To House Government Organization
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2026-01-21
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-21
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To Government Organization then Finance
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2026-01-21
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Exempts from local taxes and fees for a municipal Utility in which the members are elected
Current Bill Text
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HB 4652 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4652 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4652 By Delegate Riley [By Request] [Introduced January 21, 2026; referred to the Committee on Government Organization then Finance] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §8-12-28, relating to exempting local taxes and fees from a duly elected municipal utility board, its contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 12. GENERAL AND SPECIFIC POWERS, DUTIES AND ALLIED RELATIONS OF MUNICIPALITIES, GOVERNING BODIES AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; SUITS AGAINST MUNICIPALITIES. §8-12-28. Exemption from local taxes and fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, a duly elected municipal utility board, its contractors, subcontractors, and vendors shall be exempt from the imposition of any local tax, fee, assessment, or charge by any municipality on construction projects. This exemption includes, but is not limited to, local sales taxes, business and occupation taxes, and any other local imposition on the goods, services, or activities related to a construction project. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction projects from local taxes and fees for a duly elected municipal utility board, its contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: