West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5166: To provide notice to any political committees violating the filing requirements prior to assessing any civil fines and giving the Secretary of State authority to grant additional time for compliance not to exceed an additional 14 days.

Passed both chambers Last action March 13, 2026: Senate requests House to concur

Plain-language summary

HB 5166 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To provide notice to any political committees violating the filing requirements prior to assessing any civil fines and giving the Secretary of State authority to grant additional time for compliance not to exceed an additional 14 days. Primary sponsor: Jim Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Senate requests House to concur.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Butler (Republican).