HB 5223
Relating to requiring contact information for the chair of a political committee
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Bill overview
This bill requires political committees in West Virginia to provide contact information for their chairpersons, in addition to the treasurer and committee, when filing their initial statement of organization. It also mandates an acknowledgment on the statement that the committee will comply with West Virginia’s campaign finance reporting requirements. The bill clarifies the process for designating and changing treasurers and allows for termination of a treasurer designation when a committee has no funds remaining.
Key provisions
- Political committees must include the chairperson’s name, address, phone number, and email address on their statement of organization.
- The statement of organization must be signed by the treasurer and the committee chairperson.
- Committees must acknowledge adherence to West Virginia’s campaign finance reporting requirements.
- A treasurer can be designated at any time before the committee accepts or spends funds.
- Committees can terminate a treasurer designation by filing a report of financial information.
- The Secretary of State or county clerk will receive the designation or termination requests.
- The bill clarifies the types of political committees and their participation in elections.
- The bill updates the requirements for filing statements of organization for various types of committees.
Who is affected
- Political Committees
- Campaign Finance Committees
- Candidates for Office
- Political Parties
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