This bill amends section 3-8-8 of the Code of West Virginia to establish a requirement for the Secretary of State to notify a respondent when an election law complaint is filed against them. The new provisions mandate that upon determining a potential violation, the Secretary of State must provide the respondent with a notice of the alleged violation, a summary of the relevant facts, and instructions for responding to the complaint. Additionally, the respondent is required to submit a written response to the Secretary of State's office within 10 business days of receiving this notice.

The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the election process by ensuring that respondents are informed of complaints against them and have a clear timeframe to respond. This change is intended to streamline the investigation process and uphold the integrity of election laws in West Virginia.

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