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WV HB2753
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ridenour
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AI Summary
- Extends the prohibition on former public officials appearing in a representative capacity before their former government agency from one year to five years after leaving office
- Applies to elected and appointed officials, as well as full-time staff attorneys and accountants who served government entities authorized to hear contested cases or promulgate rules
- Prohibited activities during the five-year period include representing clients in contested cases, supporting or opposing proposed rules, license or permit proceedings, rate-making proceedings, and efforts to influence public fund expenditures
- Allows affected individuals to apply to the Ethics Commission for an exemption if the prohibition would effectively prevent them from earning a livelihood in West Virginia
- Does not apply to former officials representing other governmental entities or appearing before the Legislature, county commissions, city councils, or school boards regarding statutes, budgets, ordinances, or resolutions
Legislative Description
Establish time limits on Legislators becoming lobbyists
Legislature
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/21/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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