West Virginia § 64-9-7 Election Commission

West Virginia Statutes

§ 64-9-7 — Election Commission

West Virginia § 64-9-7

Ch. 64LEGISLATIVE RULES

Art. 8AUTHORIZATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROMULGATE LEGISLATIVE RULES

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W. Va. Code § 64-9-7 (2026).

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The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-5 of this code, modified by the Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 3, 2025, relating to the Election Commission (regulation of campaign finance, 146 CSR 03), is authorized with the amendments set forth below:

On page 6, by striking out all of paragraph 2.28.2.e.;

On page 13, subsection 6.5. by striking out the words "or candidate's leadership PAC"

On page 22, subdivision 13.2.1. by striking out the words "including a leadership PAC";

And,

On page 28, by striking out all of subsection 14.8. and inserting in lieu there of a new subsection 14.8. to read as follows:

14.8. Candidate

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The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-5 of this code, modified by the Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 3, 2025, relating to the Election Commission (regulation of campaign finance, 146 CSR 03), is authorized with the amendments set forth below:

On page 6, by striking out all of paragraph 2.28.2.e.;

On page 13, subsection 6.5. by striking out the words "or candidate's leadership PAC"

On page 22, subdivision 13.2.1. by striking out the words "including a leadership PAC";

And,

On page 28, by striking out all of subsection 14.8. and inserting in lieu there of a new subsection 14.8. to read as follows:

14.8. Candidate PAC Activities; Prohibitions:

14.8.1. A candidate seeking or an individual holding statewide or legislative office may:

14.8.1.a. Be the principal officer, treasurer, fundraiser, or decision maker for a PAC;

14.8.1.b. Receive contributions to the PAC:Provided, that contributions received are subject to the contribution limitations in W. Va. Code § 3-8-5c and the regulation of coordinated expenditures in W. Va. Code § 3-8-9a and subsection 14.2 of this Section;

14.8.1.c. Receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of duties for the PAC, and for purchases made on behalf of the PAC: Provided, that no reimbursement shall be made for any activities that would constitute personal use or prohibited expenditures; and

14.8.1.d. Sponsor another candidate or individual holding statewide or legislative office for non-campaign political activities as follows:

14.8.1.d.1. For political events not specifically organized for any candidate’s committee or campaign, political party events, political meetings, and expenses related thereto such as necessary travel, hotels, meals, and entry fees.

Legislative History

2025 Reg. Sess., SB369; 2023 Reg. Sess., SB361; 2022 Reg. Sess., SB334; 2021 Reg. Sess., SB182; 2019 Reg. Sess., SB199; 2018 Reg. Sess., HB4079; 2017 Reg. Sess., HB2219; 2017 Reg. Sess., SB1017; 2016 Reg. Sess., SB159; 2015 Reg. Sess., SB199; 2014 Reg. Sess., HB4039; 2013 Reg. Sess., HB2689; 2012 Reg. Sess., HB4139; 2011 Reg. Sess., HB2639; 2010 Reg. Sess., HB4108; 2009 Reg. Sess., HB2819; 2008 Reg. Sess., SB349; 2007 Reg. Sess., SB319; 2006 Reg. Sess., SB299; 2005 Reg. Sess., HB2669; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB399; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB2014; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB2001; 2000 Reg. Sess., SB333; 1999 Reg. Sess., SB269; 1998 Reg. Sess., SB329; 1997 Reg. Sess., SB209; 1996 Reg. Sess., SB162; 1995 Reg. Sess., SB64; 1990 Reg. Sess., SB243