Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWest VirginiaIntroduced
HB 5612: Relating to property valuations of properties located on the State Capitol Complex
Phillips
HB 5612 status: Introduced — Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates the methodology used to calculate the valuation of property located within the State Capitol Complex.
Who is affected
State administrative agencies, owners of property adjacent to the Capitol, and local tax assessors.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates new procedural rules for land and building valuations near the Capitol.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; fiscal impacts will depend on the new valuation outcomes.
When it takes effect
The bill was processed during the 2026 Regular Session and became Chapter 59 of the 2026 Acts.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased clarity and consistency in state property valuation.
Risks and tradeoffs
The potential for inconsistent valuation outcomes and the impact on local property tax revenue.
What is still unknown
The specific technical criteria or appraisal methods used to determine property value are not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Standardized valuation protocols
- Reduced potential for property litigation
- Improved clarity for property tax base
Risks
- Potential for inaccurate valuation modeling
- Impact on property tax revenue stability
- Administrative burden of re-assessing specific zones
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
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishes formal criteria for property worth
- Public record of standardized valuation methods
- Defined framework reduces administrative discretion
Risks
- Complexity in calculation methodology
- Potential for reduced public oversight if criteria are opaque
- Risk of preferential valuation for specific property plots
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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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The fiscal impact of changing property valuations on state-adjacent land remains unquantified.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract with limited procedural detail.
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