StateWest Virginia

HB 5612: Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex

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HB 5612 status: Introduced — Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill is about how to decide the value of land and buildings near the State Capitol. It is currently being discussed in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May clarify administrative procedures for property valuation.

Risks

  • Potential for impact on tax assessments for properties on the Capitol Complex.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct social impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct social impact identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for altered property tax outcomes for state-adjacent lands.

Limitation

Analysis based on limited summary; full legislative text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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