West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4741: To require operators of gas and oil wells to withhold royalty taxes due from the lease holder and remit said withholdings to the appropriate County Tax Office.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4741 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To require operators of gas and oil wells to withhold royalty taxes due from the lease holder and remit said withholdings to the appropriate County Tax Office. Primary sponsor: Chuck Sheedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): To House Energy and Public Works.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Sheedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“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 Energy and Public Works
- Introduced in House
- To Energy and Public Works then Finance
- Filed for introduction