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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to extend the one-year prohibition on lobbying by former public officials to five years.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to extend the existing one-year prohibition on former public officials becoming lobbyists to five years, meaning that individuals who have served in public office will be prevented from lobbying for a period of five years after leaving their public service. Lobbyists are individuals who attempt to influence legislation or government decisions on behalf of a client or organization. This change is intended to strengthen ethical standards by creating a longer cooling-off period, aiming to reduce the potential for former officials to leverage their past relationships and knowledge gained in public service for private gain in their lobbying efforts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Bill Ridenour (R)*,
Jim Butler (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Margitta Mazzocchi (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4837&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4837%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4837 |
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