CT HB07089

Replaces the term "solicitor" with "collector" throughout campaign finance statutes to describe individuals appointed by committee treasurers to receive (but not disburse) funds

Expands the definition of "campaign-related vendor" to include vendors providing campaign strategy, design/management of campaign communications, and fundraising/management services including hiring and paying subvendors

Creates a new illegal practice for campaign-related vendors paid more than 10% of a Citizens' Election Program grant (or $5,000, whichever is less) who fail to provide complete financial documentation to qualified candidate committee treasurers

Requires the State Elections Enforcement Commission to adjust Citizens' Election Program contribution limits by July 3, 2025 based on consumer price index changes from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2024, for elections held in 2026

Prohibits participating candidates who change their party status after filing a grant application from receiving additional Citizens' Election Program grant funds for that primary or general election campaign