WV SB541 | 2015 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Engrossed on March 4 2015 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-14 - From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Status: Engrossed on March 4 2015 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-14 - From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to make changes concerning the regulation and control of elections. The bill modifies what qualifies as a federal reporting exemption. The bill requires certain contributions be reported to the State Election Commission within forty-eight hours of their receipt. The bill deletes certain reports by membership organizations that raise funds for political purposes by payroll. The bill permits certain financial statements by mail or in person. The bill requires the Secretary of State to maintain an online database. The bill sets forth additional powers of the State Election Commission. The bill requires the Attorney General to provide assistance when requested. The bill permits a political committee to transfer funds to a national, state or local committee of a political party without limitation. The bill permits a candidate committee to contribute to another candidate committee for the purpose of retiring debt incurred during a prior election. The bill permits a political action committee to contribute to another political action committee. The bill establishes expenditure limits by political party committees, political party caucuses and candidates. The bill permits candidates, after a general election, to transfer any unused contributions to state part executive committees, state party legislative caucus committees, local committees of a political party or any other candidate for public office without limitation. The bill modifies and adds definitions. The bill creates criminal penalties..
Title
Relating to regulation and control of elections
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2015-03-04 - Senate - Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 16) (Y: 28 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-03-02 - Senate - Motion to read bill first time adopted (Roll No. 2) (Y: 18 N: 16 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2015-03-02 - Senate - Motion to read bill first time adopted (Roll No. 2) (Y: 18 N: 16 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-14 | House | From Special Calendar, 2nd reading, placed on House Calendar |
| 2015-03-13 | House | On 2nd reading, Special Calendar |
| 2015-03-12 | House | Read 1st time |
| 2015-03-12 | House | On 1st reading, Special Calendar |
| 2015-03-11 | House | With amendment, do pass |
| 2015-03-05 | House | To House Judiciary |
| 2015-03-05 | House | To Judiciary |
| 2015-03-05 | House | Introduced in House |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | Ordered to House |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 16) |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | Read 3rd time |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote) |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | Committee amendment withdrawn by unanimous consent |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | Deferred until foot of 1st reading |
| 2015-03-04 | Senate | On 3rd reading with right to amend |
| 2015-03-03 | Senate | Read 2nd time |
| 2015-03-03 | Senate | Immediate consideration |
| 2015-03-03 | Senate | Reported do pass, with amendment |
| 2015-03-03 | Senate | Having been read 1st time 3/2/15 |
| 2015-03-02 | Senate | Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading |
| 2015-03-02 | Senate | Motion |
| 2015-03-02 | Senate | Read 1st time |
| 2015-03-02 | Senate | Motion to read bill first time adopted (Roll No. 2) |
| 2015-03-02 | Senate | Committee substitute reported, but first to Judiciary |
| 2015-02-23 | Senate | To Judiciary |
| 2015-02-23 | Senate | Introduced in Senate |
| 2015-02-23 | Senate | To Judiciary |
| 2015-02-23 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 10 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 12 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 1a | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 1b | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 3 | 8 | 1c | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 3 | 8 | 2 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 3 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 4 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 5a | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 5b | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 5c | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 3 | 8 | 5e | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 7 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 8 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 9 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 3 | 8 | 9a | New Code | See Bill Text |
