SB749

Relating to county economic opportunity development districts

Complete·3/9/26

West Virginia SB749 authorizes county commissions to levy special district excise taxes for economic development districts.

West Virginia SB749 amends the state code to authorize county commissions to levy special district excise taxes for economic development districts. Specifically, it allows the Berkeley County Commission to levy a tax for the Berkeley County Economic Opportunity Development District. The bill also outlines the conditions and procedures for establishing and maintaining these districts, including public hearings and annual reporting requirements. The Fort Henry Economic Opportunity Development District is set to be abolished by 2054 unless sooner terminated.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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6 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:00 PM

Senate Economic Development Committee Meeting

History

Mar 11

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/9/2026 - Senate Journal

Mar 11

House

Approved by Governor 3/9/2026 - House Journal

Mar 9

Senate

Approved by Governor 3/9/2026