AR HB1243

Requires candidates for school district, township, municipal, and county offices to file campaign finance reports with the Secretary of State rather than county clerks

Establishes monthly reporting requirements for contributions and expenditures during election years, with reports due within 20 days after each month's end

Creates a tiered reporting exemption: candidates with contributions/expenditures under $500 need not file preelection reports; those between $500-$5,000 need only file preelection and final reports

Mandates preelection reports be filed 7 days before elections and final reports within 20 days after the end of the month following the election

Requires candidates who withdraw to file final reports within 30 days and notify the Secretary of State in writing; candidates retaining campaign funds must continue filing if raising or expending funds for future campaigns