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 after their employment as chairpersons ends. The new provision, effective April 15, 2025, adds to existing restrictions on various public officers and employees, including members of the Legislature and executive department officials, who are also barred from registering as lobbyists for a specified period after leaving their positions.

In addition to the new prohibition for party chairpersons, the bill includes several technical amendments to the registration process for lobbyists, such as updating the timeframe for registration from "thirty" to "30" days and clarifying the requirements for filing amended registration statements following changes in employment. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance the integrity of the lobbying process by preventing potential conflicts of interest for political party leaders transitioning to lobbying roles.

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