HB 5274
Allowing the Secretary of State administer oaths and affirmations.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill grants the West Virginia Secretary of State the authority to administer oaths and affirmations, issue subpoenas, and request assistance from the Attorney General when investigating charitable organizations, professional fund-raising counsel, or professional solicitors. It also allows the Secretary of State to involve circuit courts in the execution of subpoenas and gather evidence related to potential violations of fundraising regulations. The bill aims to strengthen the state's ability to enforce fundraising laws.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State can administer oaths and affirmations.
- The Secretary of State can issue subpoenas.
- The Secretary of State can request assistance from the Attorney General.
- The Secretary of State can involve circuit courts in subpoena enforcement.
- The bill amends existing law to clarify the Secretary of State’s investigative powers.
- It establishes penalties for willful violations of fundraising regulations.
- The court can order the return of contributions obtained through violations.
- The court can appoint a receiver to manage refunded contributions.
Who is affected
- Secretary of State
- Charitable Organizations
- Professional Fund-Raising Counsel
- Professional Solicitors
- Donors/Contributors
Notable changes
- Expands the Secretary of State’s investigative powers.
- Authorizes the use of circuit court subpoena power.
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