Bill > HB1579

This bill aims to revise campaign finance provisions in Mississippi, focusing primarily on cash contributions and expenditures. It establishes strict limits on cash contributions, prohibiting individuals from contributing more than $50 in cash to a candidate or political committee for any election, and completely banning political committees from making cash contributions to candidates or other political committees. The bill requires candidates and political committees to obtain written receipts for any cash expenditures over $100 and mandates detailed reporting of contributions and expenditures, including the identification of contributors who give more than $200 in a calendar year. Additionally, the bill outlines specific penalties for non-compliance, such as fines up to $3,000, potential imprisonment, and restrictions on ballot access or receiving salary for elected officials who fail to file required campaign finance reports. The legislation also clarifies definitions of key terms like "candidate," "political committee," and "contribution," and provides guidelines on the permissible and impermissible uses of campaign funds. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to increase transparency and accountability in campaign financing by creating more stringent rules around cash transactions and financial reporting.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1579.xml