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HB 1136 Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; reports of contributions, etc.

Introduced by: S. Chris Jones | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; definitions; reports of contributions and expenditures; and filing deadlines. Changes the time period for filing pre-election, large contribution reports from 72 hours after receipt to the end of the next business day after receipt. The State Board will issue instructions to provide for timely delivery of disclosure reports. The bill further provides for more complete reporting of in-kind contributions and expenditures as well as cash contributions.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; definitions; reports of contributions and expenditures; and filing deadlines. Shortens the time allowed to file the reports; and provides, in most cases, for 10 days, rather than 15 days, after the close of the report period to file reports and deliver them to the State Board of Elections, local electoral board, or both, as appropriate. The time period for filing pre-election, large contribution reports is changed from 72 hours after receipt to the end of the next business day after receipt. The State Board will issue instructions to provide for timely delivery. The bill removes the present exemption for political party committees from the requirement to file a post-election report. The bill further provides for more complete reporting of in-kind contributions and expenditures as well as cash contributions.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Campaign Finance Disclosure Act; definitions; reports of contributions and expenditures; and filing deadlines. Shortens the time allowed to file the reports; and provides, in most cases, for five days, rather than 15 days, after the close of the report period to file reports and deliver them to the State Board of Elections, local electoral board, or both, as appropriate. The time period for filing pre-election, large contribution reports is reduced from 72 to 24 hours. The State Board will issue instructions to provide for timely delivery. The bill removes the present exemption for political party committees from the requirement to file a post-election report. The bill further provides for complete reporting of in-kind contributions and expenditures as well as cash contributions.