Bill > HB4847

This bill, amending West Virginia code §18-9A-12, introduces a new provision that, starting with the tax year beginning January 1, 2026, requires each county to retain 20% of the property tax dollars collected under this section, with 10% of that retained amount specifically designated for salary and benefits for teachers and school service personnel, explicitly prohibiting its use for school board administration. This change aims to provide local shares for teacher and school personnel pay by allowing counties to keep a portion of their collected property taxes for these specific purposes, thereby impacting how school funding is distributed and utilized at the local level.

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