CT HB07246

Reduces the random audit rate for candidate committees from 50% to 30% after elections, using a weighted lottery based on district selection frequency over the prior three elections, while maintaining mandatory audits for all statewide office candidates

Requires the State Elections Enforcement Commission to submit new or revised guidance documents to the General Assembly's elections committee for a public hearing and potential rejection by majority vote within 30 days before publication

Establishes a new appointment process for the SEEC executive director requiring General Assembly confirmation, with quadrennial terms beginning April 1, 2027, and prohibits issuing declaratory rulings or advisory opinions on Citizens' Election Program provisions during the 180 days before a state election

Increases the threshold for in-kind contributions at residential fundraising events from $400 to $500 per single event and from $800 to $1,000 per calendar year or election

Expands campaign communication disclaimer requirements to include text messages and removes the audio "I approved this message" requirement for television ads while retaining visual identification requirements for at least four seconds