Bill > HB386

This bill modifies Mississippi's campaign finance reporting requirements by centralizing the filing process for candidates and political committees at the Secretary of State's office. Currently, candidates for county, county district, and municipal offices file campaign finance reports with local circuit or municipal clerks, who then forward copies to the Secretary of State. Under this bill, these candidates and their associated political committees will now be required to file reports directly with the Secretary of State through various methods including facsimile, electronic mail, postal mail, or hand delivery. The bill removes language requiring local clerks to receive and forward these reports, effectively eliminating their role in the process. Additionally, the bill updates related sections of the Mississippi Code to reflect this change, ensuring that the Secretary of State remains responsible for making these reports available for public inspection and preserving them for a specified period. The new reporting requirements will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for local election offices and candidates to adjust to the new system.

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