Bill > HB0131

This bill amends Utah's laws regarding political action committees (PACs) and political issues committees (PICs). The key provisions are: 1. PACs must file financial reports more frequently, including seven days before county political conventions and five days before initiative/referendum deadlines. PICs must also report contributions received within 30 days of a ballot measure deadline. 2. PACs and PICs face fines and criminal penalties for failing to file timely financial reports or for accepting certain prohibited contributions. The lieutenant governor must publish details of any fines imposed. 3. PICs must report contributions received within 3 business days if the contribution is received within 30 days of a ballot measure deadline. Failure to do so results in fines. 4. The bill clarifies how "received" is defined for the purposes of reporting contributions for both PACs and PICs. Overall, the bill aims to increase financial transparency and reporting requirements for political committees in Utah, particularly around election and ballot measure deadlines.

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https://le.utah.gov/~2019/bills/static/HB0131.html