CT HB05497

Repeals and replaces subsection (f) of section 9-608 regarding exploratory committee dissolution procedures, effective October 1, 2024

Requires exploratory committee treasurers to file a notice of intent to dissolve within fifteen days of the earlier of: the candidate's declaration of intent, endorsement at a convention/caucus/town committee meeting, or filing of candidacy for nomination

Establishes rules for distributing surplus funds from exploratory committees, including allocating only qualifying contributions to candidate committees for Citizens' Election Program participants and returning lobbyist contributions to those donors

Requires treasurers to file statements identifying contributions received and expenditures made since the previous statement, along with balance or deficit information

Specifies that if a candidate certifies they will not run for state representative but later establishes a candidate committee for that office, the candidate committee must repay contributions exceeding $250 to the State Treasurer's General Fund