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This bill amends Arkansas state law regarding campaign contribution reporting requirements for candidates seeking state or district offices. Specifically, the bill modifies the deadlines and details for monthly and final campaign finance reports. Under the new provisions, candidates will continue to file monthly reports of contributions and expenditures, but with some key changes: first, in months where pre-election or final reports are required, monthly reports may not be necessary; second, for primary or runoff elections, any days after the election date will be included in the next monthly report. The most significant change extends the deadline for filing the final campaign finance report from the last day of the month to twenty days after the end of the month following the election. This applies to primary, runoff, general, and special elections. The bill also clarifies reporting requirements for special elections, stipulating that monthly reports begin when a candidate's total campaign contributions or expenditures exceed $500. These amendments aim to provide more flexibility and clarity in campaign finance reporting while maintaining transparency in the election process.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1449&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R