This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia regarding the Ethics Commission's disclosure forms, statements, and reports. It mandates that these documents be prescribed by procedural rule and made accessible on the commission's website. Additionally, the bill specifies that lobbyist registration forms must include certain information, such as the registrant's name, employer details, and the subjects on which they will lobby. Furthermore, it requires that reports of expenditures exceeding $5,000 in grassroots campaigns must specify the media outlet used for advertising.

Key changes in the bill include the replacement of the phrase "made in a manner prescribed by legislative rule" with "prescribed by procedural rule and made available on the website" in the context of disclosure forms. It also modifies the lobbyist registration requirements to ensure that specific information is included, such as the nature of the registrant's employment and any contingent compensation agreements. Additionally, the bill clarifies that expenditures of $5,000 or more in grassroots campaigns must be reported with details on the media outlets involved, enhancing transparency in lobbying activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 6B-2-2, 6B-3-2, 6B-3-5