HB5166

To provide notice to any political committees violating the filing requirements prior to assessing any civil fines and giving the Secretary of State authority to grant additional time for compliance not to exceed an additional 14 days.

Chamber Passed·2/18/26

West Virginia HB5166 mandates notice to political committees before assessing civil fines for late filings and allows the Secretary of State to.

West Virginia HB5166 amends the state's election regulations to require the Secretary of State to notify political committees of any violations in filing requirements before imposing civil fines. The bill also grants the Secretary of State the authority to extend the compliance period by up to an additional 14 days for good cause. This notice must be provided within 14 days after the deadline for the required report. The bill further outlines procedures for the assessment of civil penalties and the disqualification of candidates who fail to file required statements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 33–0 · Feb 18
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 12

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Mar 13

Senate

On 3rd reading with right to amend

Mar 13

Senate

Read 3rd time

Mar 13

Senate

Committee amendment reported