West Virginia lobbying guidelines
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Lobbying is broadly defined as the attempt to persuade another person to accept one's position. This includes efforts to influence lawmakers by other legislators, constituents, or organized groups. Each state has different requirements for lobbyist registration. The person doing the lobbying is typically referred to as the lobbyist and the person or entity providing compensation the principal. Each state has a different entity responsible for maintaining its lobbying records, such as registrations and expenditures.
As of April 2021, the West Virginia Ethics Commission maintained the state's lobbying records.
Who must register?
According to Sections 6B-3-2(a) and 6B-3-1(8)(A)(i-ii) of West Virginia state law, individuals who meet the following criteria must register as a lobbyist:[1]
| “ | 6B-3-2(a): Before engaging in any lobbying activity, or within thirty days after being employed as a lobbyist, whichever occurs first, a lobbyist shall register with the Ethics Commission by filing a lobbyist registration statement.[2] | ” |
| “ | 6B-3-1(8)(A)(i-ii): 'Lobbyist' means any individual employed by a lobbying firm or who is otherwise employed or contracts for economic consideration, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, to communicate directly or through his or her agents with any elective state official, agency official or legislative official for the purpose of promoting, advocating, opposing or otherwise attempting to influence:
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Click here to visit the state's list of registered lobbyists and click here to view lobbyist activity reports.
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Footnotes
- ↑ West Virginia Ethics Commission, "Lobbyist Statute," accessed April 9, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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