Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 4028: Relating to sales tax on construction materials
Clay Riley
HB 4028 status: Introduced — Chapter 282, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Jun 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the sales tax treatment of building materials such as wood and bricks.
Who is affected
Construction companies, building material suppliers, property developers, and consumers purchasing building supplies.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source, though consumers will likely see a change in final prices for construction materials.
When it takes effect
Signed as Chapter 282, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for optimized tax revenue or stimulated construction sector growth depending on the specific rate adjustment.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of clarity regarding whether the change represents a tax increase or a tax reduction, creating uncertainty for long-term construction planning.
What is still unknown
The specific percentage changes, applicable exemptions, and the primary legislative intent behind the tax adjustment remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential to stimulate local construction activity through tax relief
- Provides predictable revenue streams for state infrastructure
- Simplifies tax compliance for construction material suppliers
Risks
- Increases end-user costs for housing and commercial development
- Adds administrative burden for retailers managing new tax rules
- Risks market volatility for smaller construction businesses
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The exact direction of the tax change (increase or decrease) is not specified, making the economic impact indeterminate.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary only and does not contain full statutory text.
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