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LA HB770

Provides relative to the special campaign finance reports due within the period beginning twenty days prior to the election


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Introduced
04/02/2018
In Committee
04/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT 2 To amend and reenact R.S. 18:1486(C)(1), 1491.6(C)(introductory paragraph); 3 1495.4(C)(introductory paragraph), and 1501.1(C)(introductory paragraph), relative 4 to campaign finance disclosure; to change the time period that certain reports are 5 required to be filed; and to provide for related matters. 6

AI Summary

This bill amends Louisiana's campaign finance disclosure laws to change the time period during which certain reports must be filed. Specifically, it shortens the reporting period from 20 days prior to an election to 2 days prior to an election for both primary and general elections. The bill also requires any person, other than a candidate or political committee, who makes an expenditure or accepts a contribution during this 2-day period to file a report with the supervisory committee. The bill will become effective on January 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs. (on 04/03/2018)

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