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WV HB4178
WV HB4178To challenge the necessity of needing a municipal or county license as well as a WV State license for doing business
summary
Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide that any person who has obtained a business registration certificate to engage in business in West Virginia, may not be required to obtain a business registration license by a municipality or county.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend West Virginia state law to prevent municipalities and counties from requiring businesses to obtain a separate local license if they have already secured a statewide business registration certificate. Essentially, if a business has registered with the West Virginia Tax Commissioner and obtained the required certificate, they should not have to get another license from their city or county to operate. This change aims to streamline the process for businesses by eliminating the need for duplicate licensing requirements at different levels of government.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Local Governments (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4178&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4178%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4178 |
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