HB4801

Defining Permissible expenditures for municipalities and counties

Complete·3/14/26

Expands permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue to include demolition and property improvement.

West Virginia HB4801 amends the permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenue to include the demolition of unsafe and unsanitary structures and planning for reuse or improvement of property owned by municipalities and county commissions. The bill also allows for the allocation of tax revenue to convention and visitor’s bureaus, hotels, and other tourism-related projects. The tax revenue must be used for purposes such as promoting conventions, maintaining public parks, and supporting the arts.

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Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

Feb 6

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal