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HB 4253WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia authorizes Tax Department rule on public utility property valuation

Original title: Relating to authorizing the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the valuation of public utility property for ad valorem property tax purposes.

Last action · January 14, 2026: To House FinanceSponsor: Doug Smith

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4253 authorizes the Tax Department to enact a governing the valuation of public utility property for purposes.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Tax Department

The department receives legislative authorization to promulgate and enforce the specific valuation rule for public utility property.

Directly affected

Public utilities

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 4253 do?

It authorizes the Tax Department to enact a specific concerning the valuation of public utility property for purposes.

Which administrative rule is being authorized?

The rule designated as 110 CSR 01M, relating to the valuation of public utility property.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Finance
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To Finance
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

State Register, Tax Department, West Virginia Legislature and 1 more

OrganizationState Register“Registry where the legislative rule was filed and refiled.”Map →

OrganizationTax Department“State agency authorized to promulgate the legislative rule.”Map →

OrganizationWest Virginia Legislature“Legislative body enacting the bill.”Map →

OrganizationLegislative Rule-Making Review Committee“Committee that reviewed and raised objections to the initial rule.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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