To eliminate the dog tax
HB 4094 would repeal three sections of West Virginia law (§19-20-1, §19-20-2, and §19-20-11) that imposed a tax on dogs. This bill directly affects dog owners in West Virginia who currently pay this tax under existing code. The key mechanism is the removal of the legal requirement for the dog tax by eliminating these specific code provisions. As a result, dog owners would no longer be subject to this tax obligation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Horst
RRepublican
Co
Josh Holstein
RRepublican
Co
Kathie Hess Crouse
RRepublican
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