Subject: Definition Study / Consolidation
Bill: SCR 54
Description: Requests Joint Committee on Government and Finance study consolidating definitions of ATV and similar vehicles for consistency in state code.
Intro Date: 4.10.13

Subject: Antique Car Taxes
Bill: HB 3058
Description: Any vehicle that is registered as an antique motor vehicle as defined in section three-a, article 10, chapter 17-a of this code and this is not for general transportation shall be assigned an appraised value of $5000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes.
Intro Date: 3.22.13

Subject: ATVs and UTVs
Bill: HB 3148
Description: Creates the ATV and UTV Recreation Act. Provides legislative findings concerning trail-oriented recreation for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts. It requires off-highway use permits, and the registration of all-terrain vehicles or utility-terrain vehicles on roads and trails on public lands, old timber roads and other limited-use roads, including national forests.
Intro Date: 3.25.13

Subject: Google Project Glass
Bill: HB 3057
Description: Establishes the offense of operating a motor vehicle using a wearable computer with a head-mounted display (Google Project Glass).
Intro Date: 3.22.13

Subject: Warranties and Vehicle Sales
Bill: HB 3041
Description: Permits “as is” sale for certain motor vehicles as it applies to warranties. 
Intro Date: 3.21.13

Subject: Fuel Taxes
Bill: HB 3033
Description: Provides for future repeal of provisions of the Motor Fuel Excise Tax; to increase the consumer sales and use tax to eight percent, dedicating the increased revenue from that tax to the Road Fund.
Intro Date: 3.21.13

Subject: Antique Motor Vehicle Property Taxes
Bill: HB 2812 / SB 550
Description: Any vehicle that is registered as an antique motor vehicle as defined in section three-a, article 10, chapter 17-a of this code and this is not for general transportation shall be assigned an appraised value of $5000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes. Under the amendment introduced by Delegate Gary Howell and passed by the committee, vehicles valued at an amount less than $5,000 will be assessed at the lowest value shown in a nationally accepted used cars guide.  Vehicles valued at an amount above $5,000 would only be assessed at the $5,000 tax rate.
Intro Date: 3.4.13

Subject: TV and Other Devices in Cars
Bill: SB 515
Description: No TV devices can be installed that are in the view of the drivers.
Intro Date: 3.13.13

Subject: Used Car Sales and Warranties
Bill: SB 459
Description: Prohibits the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles. Allows as is sales of vehicles sold for less than $2500, has more than 80k miles, 7 years or older, or is custom built or modified for show or racing purposes.
Intro Date: 3.6.13

Subject: Off Road Use
Bill: HB 2664
Description: Allows 4wd's on the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System in southern WV.
Intro Date: 2.25.13

Subject: Alternative Fuel Credits
Bill: SB 366
Description: Eliminates the availability of a tax credit for vehicles that are capable of running on ethanol and certain fuel mixtures containing ethanol, methanol or other alcohols.
Intro Date: 2.25.13

Subject: Ethanol (E15 Fuel)
Bill: HCR 32
Description: Urges the EPA to revoke its decision to allow the sale of gasoline with a 15% ethanol content until there is clear scientific evidence that E15 does not pose a risk to any gasoline-powered vehicle or equipment.
Intro Date: 2/15/13

Subject: Motorcycle Lights
Bill: HB 2477
Description: Permits certain auxiliary lighting on motorcycles.
Intro Date: 2/15/13

Subject: Antique Car Tax Exemptions
Bill: SB 49
Description: Exempts motor vehicles that are older than twenty-five years from taxable personal property. The bill also requires automobiles and motorcycles to display valid current antique licenses and provides that these may not be used for daily transportation.
Intro Date: 2/13/13