HB4178

To challenge the necessity of needing a municipal or county license as well as a WV State license for doing business

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4178 seeks to exempt businesses with a state license from needing a municipal or county license.

West Virginia HB4178 amends the state code to prevent businesses with a valid state license from needing to obtain a separate municipal or county license. The bill specifies that businesses with a business registration certificate from the state tax commissioner are exempt from local licensing requirements. It also outlines various exemptions from the business registration tax and penalties for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Governments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

House

To Government Organization

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House