Bill > S383

This bill seeks to restore financial transparency in presidential elections by requiring presidential and vice-presidential candidates to submit their federal income tax returns and financial disclosure statements to the state secretary for public disclosure. Specifically, it mandates that candidates whose names appear on the presidential primary ballot must submit their tax returns for the three most recent available years, and that candidates whose electors have been certified for the general election must submit their tax returns for the five most recent available years. The bill also requires all presidential and vice-presidential candidates to file a statement of financial interests with the state's ethics commission prior to the primary and general elections, respectively. The bill further states that the names of any candidates who decline to submit these materials will be excluded from the primary and general election ballots.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S383