March 28, 2019 •
West Virginia Governor Signs Campaign Contribution Bill
Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 622 on March 27, with an effective date of June 7.
The bill increases campaign contribution limits allowing $2,800 to candidates, $5,000 to political action committees (PACs), and $10,000 to party committees. The current limits for each category are set at $1,000.
PACs will also be required to electronically file all independent expenditure reports and financial statements.
The bill also requires federal PACs who spend money on state elections to file disclosures with the Office of Secretary of the State.
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