HB 5066
Relating to prohibiting the release of addresses and names of employers of persons who make contributions to political elections
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits the public release of an employer’s address and name for individuals who contribute to West Virginia political elections. It aims to protect donors’ privacy by preventing the disclosure of this information in financial statements and other public records. The bill also establishes a misdemeanor criminal penalty for those who violate this prohibition, including state and local officials who knowingly disclose this information. It includes provisions for reporting campaign finance information, with alternative reporting methods for political party committees.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the public disclosure of an employer’s address and name for political contributors.
- Specifies requirements for financial statements related to campaign contributions and expenditures.
- Establishes a misdemeanor criminal penalty for disclosing an employer’s information.
- Allows for alternative reporting methods for political party committees with limited fundraising.
- Requires anonymous contributions to be donated to the General Revenue Fund.
- Prohibits fictitious names or concealment of contributor identity when making contributions.
- Addresses reporting requirements for payroll deduction contributions.
- Provides a civil penalty for agencies that publicly disclose contributor information in violation of the bill.
Who is affected
- Political donors in West Virginia
- Political candidates and campaigns
- Campaign finance reporting agencies
- State and local government officials
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