Relating to the hotel occupancy tax
HB 5652 would amend West Virginia's hotel occupancy tax law to expand the definition of "hotel" to include campground sites. This change would allow county commissions to designate specific campgrounds as "hotels" for tax collection, requiring that any tax collected from these sites be specifically earmarked for public safety services within the county. The bill also clarifies key terms like "hotel operator" and "hotel room" to define the tax's scope more precisely. This amendment would directly affect campground operators (who might become liable for the tax if designated) and county governments (which would collect and allocate the funds). The proposal aims to extend the tax base to cover campgrounds while ensuring revenue supports public safety.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Failed
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
28–62
Failed · 9 other
Total votes 99
Mar 4, 2026
D
Democratic9
88% Nay
R
Republican90
60% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Mar 4, 2026
Vote failed
House of Delegates Vote: fail (28-62-9)
house of delegates
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
By substitute, do pass
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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