CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Senate passed a version of tax reform today, the last day for bills to be passed out of their house of origin.
The House of Delegates still had a third-reading vote ahead on its own version of tax reform, but left the bill on the table without a vote. Today was the last day for bills to be passed out of their houses of origin.
The House will now use the Senate’s version to amend. The House’s own version had been viewed as a key component of its budget framework, and it reignited talks in recent days between House leadership and the governor.
Nick Casey, chief of staff for Gov. Jim Justice, said on “Talkline” that budget talks with GOP leadership in the House have continued to progress. Casey said he is feeling very optimistic that a deal with the House can be reached in short order.
This story will be updated.