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WV HB4729
WV HB4729To require the Secretary of the State’s Office to issue Tax ID numbers when registering a business in lieu of the State Tax Department.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secretary of State to obtain and issue tax identification numbers for businesses.
AI Summary
This bill requires the West Virginia Secretary of State to obtain state tax identification numbers from the West Virginia State Tax Department and issue them to new businesses after July 1, 2026, and also to verify that existing businesses have a valid state tax identification number. This change is part of an effort to streamline business interactions with the state government through a web-based portal, which the Secretary of State is responsible for establishing and maintaining. The portal aims to provide a single point of entry for businesses to access information, apply for permits and licenses, file reports, and make payments for various state requirements, though it explicitly states the Secretary of State will not receive tax returns or tax payments directly, except for fees related to business registration certificates.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Chuck Sheedy (R)*,
William Bell (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Sarah Drennan (R),
Dave Foggin (R),
John Jordan (R),
Mickey Petitto (R),
Jeffrey Stephens (R),
Lisa White (R),
Last Action
To House Government Adminstration (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4729&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4729%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4729 |
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