Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 48 > Article 1 > Part III - Miscellaneous Provisions

• commission: means the West Virginia Ethics Commission. See West Virginia Code 6B-1-3
• in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
• Lobbyist: means any individual employed by a lobbying firm or who is otherwise employed or contracts for economic consideration, other than reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, to communicate directly or through his or her agents with any elective state official, agency official or legislative official for the purpose of promoting, advocating, opposing or otherwise attempting to influence:

  (i) The passage or defeat or the executive approval or veto of any legislation which may be considered by the Legislature of this state. See West Virginia Code 6B-3-1

• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.