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WV HB2120

Bill

Status

Vetoed

4/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia Ethics Commission to develop and launch an electronic lobbyist registration and reporting system by December 31, 2025, with features including password-protected accounts, auto-populated forms, and public search functionality

  • Increases lobbyist reporting requirements from twice per year to four times per year, with reports due March 15, May 15, September 15, and January 15 covering specified periods

  • Requires Ethics Commission members to recuse themselves from any decision involving a candidate or campaign to which they have financially contributed

  • Allows lobbyists to submit registration forms and reports in either electronic or paper format, with electronic or handwritten signatures accepted

  • Imposes a $10 per day late fee for lobbyist reports filed after the deadline, capped at $250 total, and authorizes suspension of lobbying privileges for failure to file or pay fees

Legislative Description

Relating to forms and disclosures to the Ethics Commission

Ethics

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor 4/30/2025 - House Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization4/1/2025
Government Organization2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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