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HB 4484

To expand each county commission’s ability to sell or lease property.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Wayne Clark and 9 co-sponsors

HB 4484 grants West Virginia county commissions expanded authority to independently sell or lease county property with fewer restrictions, enabling faster asset transactions and revenue generation.

Approved by Governor 3/19/2026 - Senate Journal
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Bill Summary · HB 4484

Legislative bill overview

HB 4484 expands the authority of West Virginia county commissions to sell or lease county-owned property with greater flexibility and fewer restrictions. The bill streamlines the process for property transactions, potentially reducing bureaucratic requirements or approval thresholds that currently apply to such sales and leases.

Why is this important

County governments manage significant real estate portfolios that may include underutilized facilities, surplus land, or properties better suited to lease arrangements. Expanding their transaction authority allows counties to monetize assets, generate revenue, reduce maintenance costs, or facilitate public-private partnerships more efficiently without repeated legislative intervention.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Broader selling/leasing authority may reduce public oversight and competitive bidding requirements, potentially enabling below-market transactions or favoring connected parties
  • Revenue implications: Sales of county assets could reduce long-term county income streams or create one-time budget fixes that mask structural fiscal problems
  • Local control variation: Different counties may exercise expanded powers inconsistently, creating disparities in how public resources are managed across regions

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

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