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WV HB5166
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jim Butler
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AI Summary
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Requires the Secretary of State to notify political committees in writing within 14 days after a filing deadline if a required report is missing or incomplete, specifying any omissions
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Eliminates civil penalties if the delinquent report or missing information is filed within 7 days of receiving the written notice
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Grants the Secretary of State authority to extend the compliance period by up to an additional 14 days for good cause shown, if requested within the initial 7-day window
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Mandates that notices be sent to the most recent email address and mailing address on file for the political committee and its treasurer
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Maintains the existing $10 per day civil penalty structure, but only applies it after the notice and grace period requirements are exhausted
Legislative Description
To provide notice to any political committees violating the filing requirements prior to assessing any civil fines and giving the Secretary of State authority to grant additional time for compliance not to exceed an additional 14 days.
Elections
Last Action
Senate requests House to concur
3/13/2026