Relating to forms and disclosures to Ethics Commission

SB 479 requires the West Virginia Ethics Commission to create and publish online all disclosure forms, statements, and reports needed for compliance with ethics laws. It updates lobbyist registration forms to include specific details like whether compensation depends on lobbying success and requires written employer authorization for each client. The bill also mandates that reports of grassroots campaign spending exceeding $5,000 must specify the exact media outlet used for advertising. These changes apply directly to lobbyists, campaign groups, and the Ethics Commission itself.