This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to prohibit chairpersons of state political parties from registering as lobbyists during their tenure and for up to one year following the termination of their employment. The new provision, effective April 15, 2025, is added to the existing regulations governing lobbyist registration, which already restrict certain public officers and employees from engaging in lobbying activities for a specified period after leaving their positions.

In addition to the new restriction on political party chairpersons, the bill also includes various amendments to the registration process for lobbyists, such as updating the timeframe for registration from "thirty" days to "30" days and clarifying the requirements for lobbyists regarding changes in their employment status. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance the integrity of the lobbying process by preventing potential conflicts of interest involving political party leaders.

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