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West VirginiaSB 6402026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Prohibiting release of certain personal information of contributors to political elections

Sponsored By: Mike Azinger (Republican)

Signed by Governor

§3-8-1a§3-8-5A§3-8-6A§3-8-11

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Stronger privacy for campaign donors

Beginning January 1, 2027, public filings hide the street number and street name for a contributor’s and treasurer’s home and mailing address. A contributor’s major business affiliation is also hidden. Agencies can still share this information with other government bodies when the law allows. If an agency posts it and does not fix it within 10 business days after your certified‑mail notice, you can recover $1,000 for each report. A state or local employee who knowingly shares this protected info commits a misdemeanor and can face up to a $1,000 fine, up to one year in jail, or both.

Tighter rules on campaign donations

You cannot give more than $50 in cash in a single contribution. If your total giving in one election cycle is over $250, your residence and mailing address must be reported, and if you are an individual, your major business and job must be reported too. If you give money that someone else supplied, you must provide that funder’s name, address, major business, and job for the report. Recipients cannot accept a contribution unless the donor’s identity and the amount are known and reported. You cannot use a fake name, give anonymously, or route money through others to hide the true source. Anonymous gifts that cannot be returned must go to the State General Revenue Fund and be shown as such in reports; they cannot be spent on election expenses.

Local campaign filings move to state in 2027

Beginning January 1, 2027, candidates and committees in municipal, county, and other non‑statewide races must file financial statements with the West Virginia Secretary of State. This applies only to statements filed after that date.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Azinger

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Anne B. Charnock

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian Helton

    Republican • Senate

  • Zack Maynard

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 140 • No: 21

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 206)

Yes: 31 • No: 2

House vote • 2/20/2026

Passed House (Roll No. 141)

Yes: 78 • No: 17

Senate vote • 2/16/2026

Passed Senate (Roll No. 95)

Yes: 31 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor 3/2/2026 - House Journal

    3/2/2026House

  2. Approved by Governor 3/2/2026

    3/2/2026Senate

  3. To Governor 2/24/2026 - House Journal

    2/25/2026House

  4. House received Senate message

    2/24/2026House

  5. To Governor 2/24/2026

    2/24/2026Senate

  6. House Message received

    2/23/2026Senate

  7. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 206)

    2/23/2026Senate

  8. Communicated to House

    2/23/2026Senate

  9. Completed legislative action

    2/23/2026Senate

  10. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

    2/20/2026House

  11. Read 3rd time

    2/20/2026House

  12. Passed House (Roll No. 141)

    2/20/2026House

  13. Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    2/20/2026House

  14. Communicated to Senate

    2/20/2026House

  15. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

    2/19/2026House

  16. Read 2nd time

    2/19/2026House

  17. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    2/19/2026House

  18. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

    2/19/2026House

  19. Amendment reported by the Clerk

    2/19/2026House

  20. Amendment rejected (Voice vote)

    2/19/2026House

  21. House received Senate message

    2/18/2026House

  22. Introduced in House

    2/18/2026House

  23. Reference dispensed

    2/18/2026House

  24. Immediate consideration

    2/18/2026House

  25. Read 1st time

    2/18/2026House

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