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WV HB4916

WV HB4916
Eliminate state taxes on tobacco, vape, alcohol products, and gambling


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to repeal taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and gambling.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to eliminate state taxes on tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, as well as alcohol and gambling. Specifically, it repeals various sections of West Virginia law that establish taxes on nonintoxicating beer, tobacco products (referred to as the "Tobacco Products Excise Tax Act"), table games at racetracks, and the sale of liquor and wine. The bill effectively removes the legal basis for these state-level taxes, meaning that the state would no longer collect revenue from these sources.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

To House Finance (on 01/29/2026)

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