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HB 4254WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia authorizes Tax Department rule for low-income worker vehicle tax credit

Original title: Relating to authorizing the Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a tax credit for providing vehicles to low-income workers.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia authorizes the Tax Department to issue a establishing a tax credit for providing vehicles to low-income workers, following modifications to meet committee objections.

Background

Legislative rules in West Virginia require explicit statutory authorization from the Legislature before state agencies can officially enact them. context
The Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee examines administrative rules proposed by state agencies to ensure they comply with statutory authority before legislative approval. context

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

Low-income workers

Eligible individuals may receive vehicle assistance supported by tax credits established under the authorized rule.

Directly affected

Tax Department

Granted the legal authority to promulgate and enforce the legislative rule.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 4254 do?

It gives legislative authorization to the Tax Department to enact a specific administrative rule regarding tax credits for providing vehicles to low-income workers.

Where was the rule modified before authorization?

The rule was modified by the Tax Department to address objections raised by the -Making Review Committee.

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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

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

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

OrganizationState Register“Where the legislative rule was filed on March 31, 2025, and refiled on August 26”Map →

OrganizationTax Department“Authorized to promulgate the legislative rule relating to the tax credit.”Map →

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

OrganizationLegislative Rule-Making Review Committee“Raised objections that were met by modifications from the Tax Department.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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