SB701

Relating to authority of sheriff's commission for collection of taxes

Complete·3/14/26

Increases the annual commission for West Virginia sheriffs collecting taxes on real and personal property.

West Virginia SB701 amends the Code of West Virginia to increase the annual commission for sheriffs collecting taxes on real and personal property. Effective July 1, 2026, sheriffs will receive a $30,000 commission after collecting 85 percent of the combined total of all taxes assessed on real and personal property. This commission is in addition to their current salary and compensation. The commission will be charged against the various funds for which the taxes are collected and will become a regular part of the budgeted and annual compensation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Mar 9

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

History

Mar 27

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/27/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

House

On 3rd reading, Special Calendar