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West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4253: Relating to authorizing the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the valuation of public utility property for ad valorem property tax purposes.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 4253 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to authorizing the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the valuation of public utility property for ad valorem property tax purposes. Primary sponsor: Doug Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): To House Finance.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Doug SmithPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. To House Finance
  2. Introduced in House
  3. To Finance
  4. Filed for introduction

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source