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WV HB4764

WV HB4764
Disallow candidates for office if back taxes are owed


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a person from running for public office if the required financial disclosure statement reveals delinquent unpaid taxes.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to require that a candidate for public office must disclose on their financial disclosure statement whether they are delinquent in paying any city, county, state, or federal taxes, and prohibits such a person from remaining a candidate or appearing on the ballot until all unpaid tax obligations are settled. The financial disclosure statement is a document required by the Ethics Commission to report an individual's financial interests, and this change specifically targets candidates by adding a new requirement to this statement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 01/23/2026)

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