CT HB06745

State Elections Enforcement Commission may establish a pilot program to assist town clerks in up to 20 municipalities with campaign finance filing repository duties under state law, using available appropriations.

Municipalities must apply through their legislative body to participate; the commission will establish selection criteria and provide assistance according to terms it prescribes.

Commission may waive late filing fees for candidates and treasurers in participating municipalities, notwithstanding existing fee provisions.

Pilot program terminates on April 6, 2018.

Commission must study the efficiency and costs of centralizing filing repository duties and report findings and legislative recommendations to the joint standing committee on elections by February 2, 2019.