HB 5167
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 qualifying to run. Candidates must submit documentation proving tax compliance, and election authorities will verify this information. Exceptions are provided for those on approved payment plans or with pending good faith tax challenges.
Key provisions
- Candidates must submit ‘certification of tax compliance’ when filing to run for office.
- Election authorities will verify tax compliance with the tax collection agency.
- Individuals with unpaid personal property taxes are ineligible to qualify as candidates.
- Exceptions exist for candidates on approved payment plans or with pending tax challenges.
- Candidates found with unpaid taxes after April 1 of the election year will be removed from the ballot.
- Knowingly filing false tax information results in disqualification for five years.
- The Act establishes a short title, ‘Taxpayer Accountability for Public Service Act.’
- The bill defines key terms such as ‘certification of tax compliance’ and ‘personal property tax.’
Who is affected
- Candidates for public office
- West Virginia voters
- Tax authorities in West Virginia
- Election officials in West Virginia
- Individuals owning personal property in West Virginia
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