STATE BILLWV SB 144ENGROSSED

Providing phased-in increase in homestead exemption

State of West Virginia

The purpose of this bill is to provide for a phased in increase in the homestead exemption; provide that change to exemption contingent on passage of constitutional amendment; and repeal limitation on levy rates when appraisal results in tax increase.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 4, 2026
253 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
WV SB 144 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action
To House Finance · Mar 5, 2026
Pending committee
Finance

Sponsors

JBJason BarrettSenator · Republican · SD-016Primary sponsor
BHBrian HeltonSenator · Republican · SD-009
BQBennett QueenSenator · Republican · SD-012
RRRollan RobertsSenator · Republican · SD-009

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 5, 2026To House FinanceHouse
Mar 5, 2026To FinanceHouse
Mar 5, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse
Mar 5, 2026House received Senate messageHouse
Mar 4, 2026Ordered to HouseSenate
Mar 4, 2026Passed Senate (Roll No. 321)Senate
Mar 4, 2026Read 3rd timeSenate
Mar 4, 2026On 3rd readingSenate
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Mar 3, 2026Read 2nd timeSenate
Mar 3, 2026On 2nd readingSenate
Mar 2, 2026Read 1st timeSenate
Mar 2, 2026On 1st readingSenate
Feb 27, 2026Committee substitute reportedSenate
Jan 14, 2026To FinanceSenate
Jan 14, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate
Jan 14, 2026To FinanceSenate
Jan 14, 2026Filed for introductionSenate

Recorded vote

Passed Senate (Roll No. 321)Mar 4, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Taxation

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