February 7, 2024 •
Introduced Bill Makes Lobbying a Crime in West Virginia
West Virginia Capitol Building - O Palsson
A new bill introduced into the West Virginia House of Representatives could repeal all state lobbying statutes and criminalizes the act of paying someone to influence any member of the Legislature.
House Bill 5402 could also criminalize the act of receiving money to influence any member of the Legislature.
Both acts would be considered a felony and will constitute a fine or, after no more than five infractions, imprisonment.
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