Providing that the Secretary of State shall notify a respondent of an election law complaint

HB 5218 requires the West Virginia Secretary of State to notify individuals or entities named as respondents in election law complaints. Respondents must then submit a written response within 10 business days of receiving this notice. The bill applies to all complaints filed under West Virginia election law regarding alleged violations of campaign finance or election rules. This change establishes a clear timeline for respondents to address allegations before the Secretary of State proceeds with further action.