CT SB01405

Reduces the State Elections Enforcement Commission's random audit rate of candidate committees from 50% to 20% after elections, using a weighted lottery system based on district selection frequency over the preceding three elections

Requires the Commission's executive director to be appointed quadrennially with advice and consent of both houses of the General Assembly, beginning March 1, 2027

Expands the definition of "organization expenditure" to include electronic sharing, posting, or forwarding of campaign content by party committees, and clarifies that sharing fundraising links does not constitute "solicitation"

Increases individual contribution limits for food, beverages, and invitations at residential campaign events from $400/$800 to $500/$1,000 per event and per calendar year

Prohibits the Commission from issuing declaratory rulings or advisory opinions on Citizens' Election Program provisions during the 180-day period before a state election, and requires legislative review of guidance documents exceeding 40 pages