HB 5273
Relating to campaign financial statements by candidates for municipal office
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Bill overview
This bill requires candidates running for municipal office in West Virginia to file campaign financial statements with the county clerk. It also mandates that all financial reports for elected offices be published online by the filing officer within 48 hours of the filing deadline. The bill expands electronic filing requirements for certain reports and provides a process for candidates unable to file electronically to do so through alternative means.
Key provisions
- Candidates for municipal office must file campaign financial statements with the county clerk.
- All financial reports for elected offices must be published online within 48 hours of the filing deadline.
- Certain reports (Governor, Secretary of State, etc.) must be filed electronically.
- Candidates facing hardship can apply for an exemption from electronic filing.
- The filing date is determined by postmark for mail submissions or the delivery date for electronic submissions.
- Municipal candidates file with the County Clerk.
- Financial statements are posted on the Secretary of State’s website within 10 business days of filing.
- The bill clarifies the process for filing when a candidate is unable to file electronically.
Who is affected
- Candidates for municipal office
- County Clerks
- State Election Commission
- Municipal Officials
- Voters
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