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HB 5554WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill HB 5554 Sets Contribution Limits and Reporting Rules for Political Party Headquarters Committees

Original title: To modify the building fund for state parties.

Last action · March 4, 2026: To JudiciarySponsors: Josh Holstein and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 5554 establishes specific funding structures, contribution limits up to $10,000 per person and $50,000 annually, and reporting rules for s in West Virginia. The measure restricts headquarters funds from being used for satellite offices or general political purposes while mandating detailed financial disclosures for transactions exceeding $250.

Why it matters

Political donors, state executive committees, and s face new caps on contributions directed toward party office buildings, alongside expanded financial transparency obligations through the Secretary of State.

Background
  • House Bill 5554 originates from the West Virginia Legislature during the 2026 Regular Session. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

state executive committees

State executive committees are subject to new contribution limits, total expenditure caps, and strict prohibitions on using headquarters funds for satellite offices or political purposes.

Directly affected

county executive committees

County executive committees are included under the headquarters committee rules and spending limitations for acquiring and maintaining local party offices.

Directly affected

political party contributors

Contributors face a cap of $10,000 per person and a $50,000 annual aggregate limit on donations made to party headquarters committees, with their names and addresses published in public reports.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount an individual can contribute to a party headquarters committee?
An individual cannot contribute in excess of $10,000, with an aggregate annual limit of $50,000.
Can party headquarters funds be used to open satellite offices?
No, contributions received pursuant to this section cannot be expended for the purchase, construction, or lease of satellite offices or other facilities.
When must a financial statement be filed with the Secretary of State?
A verified financial statement must be filed within 90 days of any contribution or expenditure in excess of $250.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

19 actions
  1. Mar 4, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Judiciary
  2. Mar 4, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Judiciary
  3. Mar 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate
  4. Mar 2, 2026House
    Communicated to Senate
  5. Mar 2, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed House (Roll No. 250)
  6. Mar 2, 2026House
    Read 3rd time
Show 13 earlier actions
  1. Mar 2, 2026House
    On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
  2. Feb 27, 2026House
    Amendment rejected (Voice vote)
  3. Feb 27, 2026House
    Amendment reported by the Clerk
  4. Feb 27, 2026House
    Read 2nd time
  5. Feb 27, 2026House
    On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
  6. Feb 26, 2026House
    Read 1st time
  7. Feb 26, 2026House
    On 1st reading, Special Calendar
  8. Feb 25, 2026House
    Do pass
  9. Feb 20, 2026House
    Markup Discussion
  10. Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Judiciary
  11. Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House
  12. Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
    To Judiciary
  13. Feb 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Josh HolsteinHouse · District 32RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Jarred CannonHouse · District 21RepublicanSponsor
Mike HornbyHouse · District 93RepublicanSponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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Strict Separation of Headquarters and General Political Funds

The bill explicitly forbids party headquarters committees from using earmarked building funds for general political purposes or satellite locations.

West Virginia LegislatureSecretary of State

Connected Entities

West Virginia Legislature, Secretary of State
OrganizationWest Virginia Legislature“The legislative body enacting HB 5554.”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“Receives financial statements and proposes rules.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy35
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