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AR HB1756

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shepherd

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extended the deadline for monthly campaign finance reports from 15 days to 20 days after the end of each month for candidates for state or district office

  • Increased the reporting threshold for named contributors from $50 to $200 across multiple sections covering candidates, political action committees, political parties, and county political committees

  • Created an automatic $1,000 fine for candidates who fail to file required reports on the third and subsequent delinquent occasions during an election cycle, unless good cause is shown

  • Authorized the Arkansas Ethics Commission to accept citizen complaints via email and facsimile in addition to hand-delivery and mail, with originals required within 10 days of transmission

  • Required the Arkansas Ethics Commission to prepare and publish a reporting calendar by December 31 each year and implement rules for complaint submission and delinquent report procedures by November 1, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Campaign Finance And Campaign Finance Reports; To Amend The Law Concerning The Arkansas Ethics Commission; And To Amend Portions Of Initiated Act 1 Of 1990 And Initiated Act 1 Of 1996.

Last Action

Notification that HB1756 is now Act 753

4/12/2023

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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