HB 2754
Banning Foreign backed spending on State Ballot Issues
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Bill overview
This bill, HB 2754, aims to prohibit foreign nationals and foreign governments from contributing to or sponsoring ballot initiatives in West Virginia. It requires organizations to certify to the Secretary of State whether they receive foreign donations and establishes penalties for failing to do so or providing inaccurate information. The bill also mandates quarterly reporting of such donations and creates a private right of action for voters to challenge violations.
Key provisions
- Requires organizations to certify to the Secretary of State whether they receive foreign donations.
- Defines ‘foreign donation’ as contributions from foreign nationals.
- Establishes criminal and civil penalties for failing to certify or providing inaccurate information.
- Mandates quarterly reporting of foreign donations to the Secretary of State.
- Allows the Attorney General to initiate enforcement actions and seek injunctions.
- Grants a private cause of action to voters to challenge violations of the law.
- Creates a rule-making ability for the Secretary of State to implement the bill.
- Voids local ordinances conflicting with the bill.
Who is affected
- Organizations receiving funds for election administration
- Foreign nationals
- Government entities
- State voters
- The Secretary of State
Notable changes
- Creates a new legal framework to regulate foreign influence in state elections.
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