HB 5218
Providing that the Secretary of State shall notify a respondent of an election law complaint
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the Secretary of State to notify individuals or organizations who are subject to an election law complaint. It also mandates that the respondent to the complaint must provide a written response within 10 business days. The bill aims to improve transparency and procedural fairness in handling election law disputes. This legislation clarifies notification and response timelines for those facing complaints related to election laws.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State must notify respondents of election law complaints.
- Respondents have 10 business days to provide a written response to the complaint.
- The bill addresses contributions from membership organizations and corporations to candidates.
- The State Election Commission is tasked with developing rules to implement the bill.
- The State Election Commission has the authority to investigate alleged violations of election laws.
- The Attorney General will provide legal assistance to the State Election Commission.
- Disclosure of complaint details is restricted to maintain confidentiality.
- Violations of the bill can result in fines and potential jail time.
Who is affected
- Respondents to election law complaints
- The Secretary of State
- The State Election Commission
- Candidates for office
- Membership organizations and corporations
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