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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Butler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate requests House to concur
- Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 558)
- Committee amendment as amended adopted (Voice vote)
- Amendment to committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
- Committee amendment reported
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading with right to amend
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading
- Read 1st time
- Immediate consideration
- Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment
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