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WV HB4870

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends campaign finance reporting deadlines for West Virginia legislators when the deadline falls during a regular, extraordinary, or special legislative session
  • Campaign finance reports would be due seven days after final adjournment of the applicable legislative session instead of the original deadline
  • Protects legislators from civil penalties, late fees, or enforcement actions when filing under the extended deadline
  • Applies exclusively to members of the Legislature and only for reporting deadlines occurring while the Legislature is in session
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to issue guidance on adjusted deadlines but prohibits reducing or negating the filing extension

Legislative Description

Determining campaign finance report deadlines during legislative sessions

Legislature

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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