§64-9-7. Election Commission.

The legislative rule filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, authorized under the authority of §3-1A-5 of this code, modified by the Election Commission to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on January 3, 2025, relating to the Election Commission (regulation of campaign finance, 146 CSR 03), is authorized with the amendments set forth below:

On page 6, by striking out all of paragraph 2.28.2.e.;

On page 13, subsection 6.5. by striking out the words "or candidate's leadership PAC"

On page 22, subdivision 13.2.1. by striking out the words "including a leadership PAC";

And,

On page 28, by striking out all of subsection 14.8. and inserting in lieu there of a new subsection 14.8. to read as follows:

 14.8. Candidate PAC Activities; Prohibitions:

14.8.1. A candidate seeking or an individual holding statewide or legislative office may:

14.8.1.a. Be the principal officer, treasurer, fundraiser, or decision maker for a PAC;

14.8.1.b. Receive contributions to the PAC: Provided, that contributions received are subject to the contribution limitations in W. Va. Code § 3-8-5c and the regulation of coordinated expenditures in W. Va. Code § 3-8-9a and subsection 14.2 of this Section;

14.8.1.c. Receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of duties for the PAC, and for purchases made on behalf of the PAC: Provided, that no reimbursement shall be made for any activities that would constitute personal use or prohibited expenditures; and

14.8.1.d. Sponsor another candidate or individual holding statewide or legislative office for non-campaign political activities as follows:

14.8.1.d.1. For political events not specifically organized for any candidate’s committee or campaign, political party events, political meetings, and expenses related thereto such as necessary travel, hotels, meals, and entry fees.