SB 749
Relating to county economic opportunity development districts
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Bill overview
This bill allows specific West Virginia county commissions to levy a special district excise tax for economic development districts. However, it requires the Legislature to first authorize the tax for each district individually. The bill specifically names six counties – Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, Jefferson, Mercer, Raleigh, and Mason – and their corresponding economic opportunity development districts, outlining the acreage and specific requirements for each. It also mandates annual reporting of tax collections and related financial information for these districts.
Key provisions
- Authorizes specific county commissions (Ohio, Harrison, Monongalia, Jefferson, Mercer, Raleigh, and Mason) to levy special district excise taxes.
- Requires legislative authorization for each district before a county commission can levy the tax.
- Defines the boundaries of six economic opportunity development districts: Fort Henry, Charles Pointe, University Town Centre, Hill Top House Hotel, The Ridges, and Town of Henderson.
- Establishes requirements for annual reporting, including tax collections, property values, business listings, and debt information.
- Specifies procedures for establishing and operating the districts, including public hearings and approval from the West Virginia Development Office.
- Provides exceptions and specific provisions for the Jefferson County Commission and the Berkeley County Commission regarding tax levy authority.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Businesses operating within designated economic opportunity development districts
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