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HB 4885

To remove the state tax on gasoline at the pumps

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jordan Bridges and 3 co-sponsors

West Virginia bill eliminates state gasoline tax at pumps, reducing fuel costs but eliminating major transportation infrastructure funding without identified replacement revenue sources.

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Bill Summary · HB 4885

Legislative bill overview

HB 4885 proposes eliminating West Virginia's state gasoline tax, which currently funds road maintenance, infrastructure projects, and transportation programs. The bill would remove this tax entirely at the pump, reducing the price consumers pay for fuel.

Why is this important

Gasoline taxes are a primary revenue source for state highway maintenance and infrastructure development. Removing this tax would immediately lower fuel costs for consumers but would create a significant funding gap for transportation infrastructure—potentially affecting road repairs, bridge maintenance, and public transportation projects that depend on this revenue stream.

Potential points of contention

  • Infrastructure funding gap: The bill does not specify alternative revenue sources to replace lost gasoline tax revenue, raising questions about how road maintenance and transportation projects would be funded
  • Long-term economic impacts: While drivers benefit from lower fuel prices short-term, deteriorating infrastructure could create higher costs through vehicle damage and safety issues
  • Equity concerns: A fuel tax is a usage-based tax; eliminating it shifts transportation costs away from fuel consumers toward general taxpayers who may not drive
  • Implementation timing: The bill provides no timeline or phase-in period, suggesting immediate revenue loss without transition planning

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

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