FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 07:14 PM
Agency: Tax & Revenue Department, WV State
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1386 Introduced SB57
CBD Subject: Taxation


FUND(S):

General Revenue Fund, local governments

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund local property tax revenue

Legislation creates:

Decreases Existing Revenue, Increases Existing Expenses



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The stated purpose of this bill is to exempt from ad valorem property tax all property used for divine worship, including parts of those properties that are used for educational and other charitable purposes. The revenue loss associated with this bill cannot be determined but would not be substantial. Additional administrative costs would be minimal.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


The revenue loss associated with this bill cannot be determined but would not be substantial. Additional administrative costs would be minimal.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Mark Muchow
    Email Address: RADfiscal@wv.gov