This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance transparency in electioneering communications. It expands the reporting timeframe for electioneering communications from 15 days to 30 days before an election and lowers the spending threshold for reporting from $5,000 to $1,000. Additionally, the bill mandates that both written and spoken disclaimers be included in certain digital communications related to electioneering.

Key changes include the requirement for individuals or entities that spend $1,000 or more on electioneering communications to file a disclosure statement with the Secretary of State within 24 hours. The statement must include detailed information about the expenditures, contributors, and the nature of the communications. Furthermore, the bill specifies that disclaimers must be clearly presented in both spoken and written formats for digital communications, ensuring that the source of the electioneering communication is transparent to the public.

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