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WV HB5273

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipal office candidates must file campaign financial statements with the county clerk rather than with municipal officers
  • For municipalities spanning multiple counties, financial statements must be filed in the county containing the greatest geographical proportion of the municipality
  • All campaign financial reports for elected offices must be published online within 48 hours after the close of each filing period
  • The previous requirement for the Secretary of State to post financial statements within 10 business days is eliminated in favor of the 48-hour publication requirement

Legislative Description

Relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office

Elections

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2026
Judiciary2/12/2026
Legal Services2/11/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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