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WV SB813
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
- Increases civil penalties for failing to file campaign finance reports from $10 per day to a tiered structure: first violation up to $500 (greater of $100 or 10% of funds), subsequent violations up to $1,000 per report (greater of $200 or 15% of funds)
- Requires the Secretary of State to provide written notice to political committees within 14 days of a missed deadline before assessing penalties, with 7 days to cure deficiencies
- Grants the Secretary of State authority to extend compliance deadlines by up to 14 additional days for good cause shown
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to negotiate settlement agreements and installment payment plans for civil penalties assessed against political committees
- Mandates referral of unpaid civil penalties outstanding for more than 30 days to a licensed debt collection agency for collection
Legislative Description
Increasing civil penalties for failure to file required campaign finance reports
Elections
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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