Creating the Taxpayer Accountability for Public Service Act.

HB 3386, the Taxpayer Accountability for Public Service Act, requires all candidates for public office in West Virginia (local, state, or judicial positions) to prove they have paid all personal property taxes or are in an approved payment plan. It mandates that candidates submit tax compliance documentation when filing for office, with election authorities verifying this with tax agencies before certifying candidates for ballots. Exceptions allow candidates with approved payment plans or pending tax challenges to run. The bill enforces this by removing ineligible candidates from ballots and disqualifying those who provide false tax information for five years. This policy directly affects all individuals seeking elected office in West Virginia by adding tax payment as a new eligibility requirement.