On Mar. 7, WV LEG passed bill amending annual report filing dates.
WV LEG passed SB 142 re annual reports and fees to the Secretary of State (SoS).
Clarified the deadline to file an annual report for corporations, limited partnerships, domestic limited liability partnerships, and foreign limited liability companies.
Bill makes amendments to West Virginia Code found at WV LEG 59-1-2a.
Provisions
Changes due date for annual reports and fees from Jul. 1 to Jun. 30 by 11:59 pm.
Adds use of invalid account number for fee payments of section for bad check fees.
Allows SoS to waive new business registration fees at up to 3 events in State per year.
Establishes rules for solicitation by commercial preparers of annual report filings and provides for recover of treble damages by anyone injured by failure to comply.
Legislative History
On Jan. 10, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Jan. 12, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jan. 15, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 7, 2024, bill passed House.
Effectiveness
Upon approval by governor or veto override, SB 142 will be effective immediately.
Mar. 22, 2024 WV LEG Governor Approval
On Mar. 22, 2024, WV LEG reported approval by governor, following submission of bill to governor on Mar. 12, 2024; bill will be effective 90 days from passage, Jun. 5, 2024.
Regulators
WV LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Bill SB 142, 3/22/2024; PR, Bill S 142, 3/8/2024; Citation: WV LEG 59-1-2a;
