SB207

Clarifying sheriff's compensation for collection of taxes

Complete·2/25/26

Clarifies and fixes the sheriff's commission compensation for tax collection at $15,000 annually.

West Virginia SB207 amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify and set the sheriff's commission for tax collection at $15,000 annually. This commission is payable after the sheriff collects 85 percent of all assessed taxes on real and personal property. The commission is determined by the county commission and becomes part of the sheriff's budgeted and annual compensation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 6

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 6

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 25

House

To Governor 2/23/2026 - House Journal

Feb 25

Senate

Approved by Governor 2/25/2026

Feb 25

House

Approved by Governor 2/25/2026 - House Journal