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HB 5065

Relating to hotel occupancy tax.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Browning and 6 co-sponsors

HB 5065 modifies West Virginia's hotel occupancy tax structure, pending House Government Organization Committee review of specific rate or allocation changes.

Chapter 284, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 5065

Legislative bill overview

HB 5065 is a West Virginia bill relating to hotel occupancy tax that was recently introduced in the House. The bill has been referred to the House Government Organization Committee for review. Without access to the bill's specific text, the exact provisions—whether raising, lowering, or restructuring the tax—cannot be determined from the filing information alone.

Why is this important

Hotel occupancy taxes directly affect tourism revenue, local government budgets, and hospitality industry competitiveness. Changes to this tax structure can influence travel patterns, business investment in tourism infrastructure, and funding for destination marketing or public services that depend on these revenues.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Whether the bill increases or decreases hotel tax rates, affecting government funding or business operating costs
  • Competitive positioning: How changes might influence West Virginia's competitiveness compared to neighboring states' tourism tax structures
  • Fund allocation: Questions about how occupancy tax revenue is distributed among municipalities, tourism boards, and other entities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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