HB 5226
Providing that in no case shall a filing fee paid be returned to the candidate
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill clarifies that filing fees paid by candidates for West Virginia elections are non-refundable. Currently, candidates could potentially receive a refund if they withdrew from a race or were not placed on the ballot. This legislation ensures that all fees paid to the state or county are retained and used according to established procedures for apportionment and distribution to counties.
Key provisions
- Filing fees for candidates are determined by the office sought and are based on a percentage of the office's annual salary.
- Fees vary depending on the office, ranging from $10 to $2,500.
- Candidates must pay the filing fee at the time of submitting their certificate of announcement.
- All filing fees collected are deposited into a special fund and apportioned to counties based on population.
- Moneys received by sheriffs are credited to the general county fund.
- Fees paid to candidates for judicial or legislative offices are apportioned to the county where the district lies.
- The bill explicitly states that filing fees are not refundable to candidates.
- Delegates to national conventions pay specific filing fees.
Who is affected
- Candidates for state and local elective offices
- Political parties
- County election officials
- County treasurers
- West Virginia voters
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