SB 836
Requiring contact information for chair of political committee
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Bill overview
This bill requires political committees in West Virginia to provide contact information for their chairman, in addition to the treasurer and committee, when filing their statement of organization. It also mandates that these statements include an acknowledgment 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.
Key provisions
- Political committees must include the chairman’s mailing address, telephone number, and email address on their statement of organization.
- The statement of organization must be signed by the treasurer and the chairman of the committee.
- The statement must include the committee’s name, treasurer’s information, and type of committee.
- Committees must acknowledge adherence to West Virginia’s campaign finance reporting requirements.
- A treasurer can be designated at any time before funds are accepted or spent.
- Committees can terminate a treasurer designation by filing a report of financial information.
- The Secretary of State or county clerk can receive the termination request.
Who is affected
- Political committees
- Campaign finance committees
- Candidates for office
- Political parties
- Campaign treasurers
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