HB 5195
Related to the authority of sheriff’s commission for collection of taxes.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill adjusts the commission paid to West Virginia sheriffs for collecting taxes. It increases the commission from $15,000 to $30,000 annually, starting July 1, 2026. The commission is intended to compensate sheriffs for additional duties related to tax collection, including those mandated by federal law. The funds collected through these taxes will be used to pay the sheriff’s commission.
Key provisions
- Increases the sheriff’s tax collection commission to $30,000 annually.
- The increase is effective July 1, 2026.
- The commission is to be paid from the funds collected through taxes.
- The bill acknowledges the sheriffs’ existing duties and the addition of duties from federal law.
- The increase is authorized without violating West Virginia’s constitutional limits on sheriff compensation.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Sheriffs
- County Tax Collectors
- Taxpayers in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Changes the commission rate from $15,000 to $30,000.
Fiscal impact
The bill will increase the compensation paid to sheriffs for tax collection, impacting the county budget.
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