SB 1741 Summary

• Repeals and reenacts Arizona campaign finance law (Title 16, Chapter 6, Articles 1.1-1.7) with new provisions governing contributions, expenditures, and reporting requirements.

• Establishes contribution limits of $6,250 per election cycle from individuals to candidates for non-statewide offices and $6,250 to statewide office candidates, with higher limits ($12,500) for certain certified political committees.

• Requires political committees to register, maintain records of all contributions and expenditures, file timely campaign finance reports, and comply with disclosure requirements for advertisements and independent expenditures.

• Prohibits corporations, limited liability companies, and labor organizations from making direct contributions to candidates, but permits them to establish separate segregated funds and make independent expenditures subject to registration and disclosure requirements.

• Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations including failure to register, filing late reports, accepting prohibited contributions, and making deceptive mailings.