HB 3497
Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits former chairpersons of West Virginia’s state political parties from registering as lobbyists for a period of one year following their departure from that role. It amends existing lobbying regulations to specifically include former party chairpersons in a list of individuals barred from registration. The bill aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and maintain the integrity of the lobbying process.
Key provisions
- Prohibits former state political party chairpersons from registering as lobbyists.
- The prohibition lasts for one year after the termination of their chairmanship.
- The law applies to chairpersons of political parties as defined by West Virginia code.
- This prohibition is included within the existing lobbying registration regulations.
- The bill includes an effective date of April 15, 2025.
Who is affected
- Former chairpersons of West Virginia’s state political parties
- Individuals seeking to register as lobbyists in West Virginia
- State political parties in West Virginia
- The Ethics Commission
- Lobbyists
Notable changes
- Adds a specific prohibition for former political party chairpersons to the list of individuals ineligible to register as lobbyists.
- Extends the period of restriction (from the current law’s limited restriction) to one year after termination of chairmanship.
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