Tax Department rule relating to valuation of timberland and managed timberland
SB 299 authorizes the West Virginia Tax Department to implement a legislative rule establishing valuation standards for timberland and managed timberland. This rule, previously filed in the State Register on July 25, 2025, will directly affect property tax assessments for landowners who manage timber resources. The bill does not change the rule's content but formally permits its adoption, ensuring consistent valuation methods for tax purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 15, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about SB 299
Scope: WV
Hi! I can help you understand SB 299. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline