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WV HB5273

WV HB5273
Relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office


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Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/21/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to amend and reenact §3-8-5b of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office; requiring candidates for municipal offices to file campaign financial statements with the county clerk; and requiring all financial reports for all elected offices to be published online by the filing officer within 48 hours of the close of the filing period.

AI Summary

This bill requires candidates for municipal office to file their campaign financial statements with the county clerk, rather than a municipal officer, and clarifies that if a municipality spans multiple counties, the filing should occur in the county containing the largest portion of that municipality. Additionally, it mandates that all financial reports for all elected offices must be published online by the filing officer within 48 hours of the close of the filing period, making this information more accessible to the public.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

To Judiciary (on 02/21/2026)

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