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PA SB1104
PA SB1104In primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons and for late filing fee and certificate of filing.
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Introduced
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
In Committee
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled "An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections," in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons and for late filing fee and certificate of filing.
AI Summary
This bill modifies reporting requirements and late filing fees for political candidates and committees under the Pennsylvania Election Code. The bill changes pre-election reporting rules to require all candidates to file two pre-election reports: one 50 days before an election and another 15 days before an election, removing previous distinctions between statewide and other candidates. Additionally, the bill revises late filing penalties by establishing a new fee structure: a $250 fee for the first day a report is overdue, followed by $20 daily fees for subsequent days (excluding weekends and holidays). The late filing fee remains a personal liability of the candidate or treasurer and cannot be paid from campaign contributions. The changes will apply only to reports filed for elections occurring after the first primary, general, municipal, or special election following the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after enactment. These modifications aim to standardize and potentially improve campaign finance reporting transparency and compliance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 12/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1104 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1104/PN1335 |
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