Bill > SB479

This bill modifies several aspects of ethics and lobbying regulations in West Virginia. It requires the Ethics Commission to make all disclosure forms, statements, and reports available on its website, instead of just prescribing their manner of submission. For lobbyist registration, the bill updates the required information to be included on registration forms, clarifying specific details that must be provided such as employer information, compensation arrangements, and written authorization from employers. Additionally, the bill changes reporting requirements for grassroots lobbying campaigns, specifically mandating that expenditures over $5,000 must specify the media outlet where the funds were spent. The legislation also updates some technical references, such as correcting a citation to an exemption for lobbying registration. These changes aim to increase transparency in lobbying activities by providing more detailed and accessible information about lobbyists' activities and expenditures, while giving the Ethics Commission more tools to manage and publish this information.

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