This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to modify the composition of the Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission. Specifically, it mandates that one of the five citizen members of the commission must have a demonstrated background in or knowledge of agriculture, effective upon the first expiration of a citizen member's term following the amendments made during the 2026 legislative session. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that one citizen member must be a certified appraiser.

The bill also outlines the appointment process for commission members, which includes the Governor appointing members with the advice and consent of the Senate, and specifies the terms of service for each member. It establishes that all members, except the Tax Commissioner, will serve four-year terms, with provisions for initial staggered terms. Furthermore, it stipulates that the commission will meet at least twice annually and that citizen members will receive compensation for their service, while assessors and county commissioners will serve without compensation. The commission will be funded through a legislative appropriation to the State Tax Commissioner.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-1C-3