This bill amends and reenacts section 64-9-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the regulation of campaign finance. Specifically, it references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on January 3, 2025. The rule in question is identified as relating to the regulation of campaign finance under the designation 146 CSR 03.

The primary purpose of this bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Election Commission to implement regulations that govern campaign finance, thereby ensuring compliance with state laws and enhancing the integrity of the electoral process. The bill does not include any deletions or additional insertions beyond the specified authorization for the Election Commission's rule-making authority.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1