HB 3386
Creating the Taxpayer Accountability for Public Service Act.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Taxpayer Accountability for Public Service Act, requires candidates for public office in West Virginia to demonstrate they have paid all personal property taxes before being eligible to run. Candidates must submit a ‘certification of tax compliance’ when filing to run. Exceptions are provided for those on approved payment plans or those with pending good faith challenges to tax assessments. Failure to meet these requirements or providing false information could result in disqualification from running for office.
Key provisions
- Candidates must prove they have paid all personal property taxes to be eligible.
- Candidates must submit a ‘certification of tax compliance’ when filing to run.
- Exceptions exist for candidates on approved payment plans.
- Exceptions exist for candidates with pending good faith challenges to tax assessments.
- The election authority will verify tax compliance.
- Ballots will be removed for candidates with unpaid taxes who don't qualify for an exception.
- False information regarding tax status will result in a five-year disqualification.
- The Act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Who is affected
- Candidates for public office
- West Virginia voters
- Tax authorities
- Election authorities
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Requires candidates to demonstrate tax compliance before qualifying to run.
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