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WV HB4870
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gary Howell
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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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