West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4729: To require the Secretary of the State’s Office to issue Tax ID numbers when registering a business in lieu of the State Tax Department.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4729 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To require the Secretary of the State’s Office to issue Tax ID numbers when registering a business in lieu of the State Tax Department. Primary sponsor: Chuck Sheedy (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): To House Government Adminstration.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Sheedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Bill Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Kathie Hess Crouse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Sarah Drennan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Dave Foggin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| John Jordan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Mickey Petitto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Jeff Stephens | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Lisa White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Government Adminstration
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction