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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the allowable commission for tax collection by the sheriff.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the annual commission that sheriffs, who also act as county treasurers, can receive for collecting taxes. Specifically, it changes the law so that after a sheriff has collected 85 percent of all taxes assessed on real and personal property, they will be allowed an additional commission of $30,000 annually, up from the previous $15,000. This increase, effective July 1, 2026, is justified by the Legislature as compensation for new and additional duties imposed on sheriffs over time, including those mandated by federal law, and is intended to be charged against the various tax funds and paid as part of the sheriff's regular budgeted compensation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Scot Heckert (R)*,
Wayne Clark (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Bob Fehrenbacher (R),
Joe Funkhouser (R),
David Green (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Jeffrey Stephens (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4582&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4582%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4582 |
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