This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance transparency in campaign finance by requiring candidates for municipal offices to file their campaign financial statements with the county clerk. It specifies that financial statements for all elected offices must be published online by the filing officer within 48 hours after the close of the filing period. The bill also clarifies that candidates for municipal offices in municipalities that span multiple counties must file their financial statements in the county containing the greatest geographical proportion of the municipality.

Additionally, the bill outlines the filing procedures for financial statements, including electronic filing requirements for certain offices and the options available for candidates not covered by those requirements. It removes previous provisions that mandated filing with municipal officers and establishes a clear timeline for the publication of financial statements to ensure public access to campaign finance information. Overall, the bill aims to improve the accountability and transparency of campaign finance activities at both the county and municipal levels.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-8-5b