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This bill establishes a framework for providing transition expenses to newly elected state officials (secretary of state, state auditor, and attorney general) prior to taking office. Under this legislation, the commissioner of the Department of Management and Budget can transfer up to $50,000 for the secretary of state and state auditor-elect, and up to $75,000 for the attorney general-elect from the general contingent account to help cover transition-related costs. These expenses can include office space, equipment, technology support, consulting services, compensation, and travel costs. The funds are subject to review by the Legislative Advisory Commission and must be used in consultation with the elect. The bill specifies that no new obligations can be incurred after inauguration, and any unused funds must be returned to the general contingent account by March 31 of the inauguration year. Additionally, the bill amends campaign finance regulations to explicitly allow transition and inaugural event expenses as a type of noncampaign disbursement, and prohibits candidates from soliciting or spending funds for these purposes outside of their principal campaign committee or specific statutory provisions. The Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board is also required to update rules to align with these new requirements.

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