This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the regulation of campaign finance. Specifically, it addresses the 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 bill confirms the authority of the Election Commission to implement this rule, which is designated as regulation of campaign finance under 146 CSR 03.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law, as the section being amended is new. Its primary purpose is to ensure that the Election Commission has the necessary authorization to regulate campaign finance effectively, thereby enhancing the governance of electoral processes in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-9-1