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WV HB4838
WV HB4838To increase the annual registration fees for electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to increase the registration fees for alternative fuel vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the annual registration fees for vehicles that use alternative fuels in West Virginia. Specifically, the fee for vehicles powered by hydrogen or natural gas will double from $200 to $400, and the fee for vehicles that run on both electricity and traditional gasoline or diesel fuel will also double from $100 to $200. Similarly, the annual registration fee for vehicles that are exclusively electric will increase from $200 to $400. These new fees are in addition to any other registration fees already required for these types of vehicles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4838&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Motor Vehicles, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954530354 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4838%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4838 |
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