HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 23
(By Delegates Longstreth, Caputo and Marshall)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize the study of the impact that increasing real estate
taxes are having on the middle class, elderly and disabled
citizens of this state and to review alternatives to funding
education other than from property taxes.
Whereas, West Virginia's elderly population is growing and
comprises a major portion of the property tax payers of this state;
and
Whereas, West Virginia's homestead exemption is helpful, recent
property reevaluations have negated the benefit and many elderly
residents are struggling with payment of the increased property
taxes resulting from reevaluation; and
Whereas, The low median income of most middle class families in
this state is further eroded by the increases in real property
taxes so that families are struggling to afford their homes; and
Whereas, It is time for the Legislature to consider a fairer
method of providing revenue for the public schools; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the impact increasing real estate taxes are
having on the middle class, elderly and disabled citizens of this
state and review alternatives to funding public education other
than from property taxes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2008, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with the
drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its
recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from the legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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