Relating to personal income tax reduction
SB 392 reduces West Virginia's personal income tax rates for taxpayers starting January 1, 2026, with automatic future reductions tied to state revenue growth. The bill requires the Secretary of Revenue to calculate annual tax rate cuts when state revenue exceeds inflation-adjusted 2019 levels (base year: $4.29 billion), applying the reduction equally across all tax brackets. These reductions cannot exceed a 10% cut in existing rates and will be certified annually after August 15 each year. The bill also lowers withholding rates on nonresident real estate sales, lottery winnings, and certain composite returns. This legislation directly affects all West Virginia income tax filers and nonresidents earning income within the state.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Signed Jun 25, 2026
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MODERATE
The legislative record shows a procedural shift where Delegate Linville's motion to remove a specific section (4b) was rejected, while Delegate Criss's motion to amend the bill's title was adopted. The title amendment clarifies the bill's intent to modify personal income tax rates and effective dates, specifically targeting reductions beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on amending the Code of West Virginia to adjust personal income tax rates and withholding taxes, with the title now explicitly listing contingent future reductions and specific effective dates.
TIMELINE
The bill title was amended to explicitly state that reduced tax rates will apply beginning on and after January 1, 2026.
SCOPE
The title was updated to include contingent additional future reductions in personal income tax rates that will occur if certain criteria are met.
PROCEDURAL
A motion to delete section 4b of the amendment was rejected, meaning that section remains part of the bill.
TECHNICAL
The bill title was formally adopted with a new, more detailed description covering various tax modifications, including those on composite returns and nonresident income.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 20, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026
How they voted
27–4
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 33
Feb 20, 2026
D
Democratic2
100% Nay
R
Republican31
87% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
45
Key actions
12
Committee
6
Amendments
4
Mar 31, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - House Journal
lower
Mar 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor 3/31/2026 - Senate Journal
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate reconsidered action and passed bill (Roll No. 668)
upper
Mar 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 652)
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (Roll No. 526)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Amended
Amendment rejected (Roll No. 525)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Amended
Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Introduced
Amendment reported by the Clerk
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Amendments pending
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
With amendment, do pass
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (Roll No. 163)
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee substitute reported
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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