Bill > S376

This bill amends existing election laws to enhance reporting requirements for candidates and their non-elected political committees who are running for state senate or house of representatives. Specifically, it modifies the frequency and deadlines for filing financial reports. Candidates and their committees will now be required to file reports on the first Wednesday of each month for a period starting seven months before a primary election, and again on the first Wednesday of the month following a primary. Additional reports are mandated on the eighth day before a primary, the eighth day before a biennial state election, and a final report by January 20th of the following year, covering activity up to December 31st of the prior year. For special elections, reports will be due on the first Wednesday of each month starting three months before a special primary, with specific deadlines on the eighth day before a special primary or election, the thirtieth day after a special election, and a final report by January 20th of the following year. These changes aim to increase transparency in campaign finance by ensuring more frequent and timely disclosure of financial activities.