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This bill modifies campaign finance reporting and contribution use regulations in Alaska. It allows candidates to use campaign contributions to pay civil penalties in most cases, with a new provision that prevents candidates from using contributions to pay penalties if a court determines they intentionally caused a violation. The bill expands the ways candidates can use leftover campaign funds, including making donations to political parties, government entities, or charitable organizations, repaying campaign loans, establishing legal defense funds, and transferring funds to future campaign or public office expense accounts with specific dollar limits. The legislation also changes reporting requirements, allowing candidates to file incomplete reports by attesting they lack certain information, with a 30-day window to submit missing details. Additionally, the bill requires the Alaska Public Offices Commission to create a public list of delinquent filers that distinguishes between those who haven't filed at all and those who filed incomplete reports. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for candidates while maintaining transparency in campaign finance reporting and use of campaign funds.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB201