SB 745
Strengthening and reforming lobbying requirements
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen and reform lobbying requirements in West Virginia. It seeks to increase transparency by requiring lobbyists to register, file detailed reports on their activities and expenditures, and publish their information electronically. The bill also increases registration fees, prohibits designated agencies from lobbying, reduces financial thresholds for grassroots lobbying, and updates compliance audit requirements. It focuses on improving accountability and public awareness of lobbying efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires lobbyists to register with the Ethics Commission and file regular reports detailing their activities and expenditures.
- Increases registration fees for lobbyists.
- Mandates the Commission to develop and maintain an electronic lobbying registration and reporting system.
- Prohibits designated agencies and organizations from lobbying or paying lobbyists to lobby.
- Reduces financial thresholds for grassroots lobbying campaigns.
- Updates document retention requirements for lobbying records.
- Prohibits contingent fees for lobbyists.
- Increases penalties for violations of lobbying regulations.
Who is affected
- Lobbyists
- State Agencies
- Municipal Subdivisions
- Government Officials
- The Public
Notable changes
- Requires the publication of a lobbyist's photograph and information in an electronic format.
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Primary sponsor
Stuart
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