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DE HB185

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes quarterly reporting periods ending on March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 31 for campaign finance disclosures instead of the previous reporting schedule.

  • Eliminates the 30-day pre-election reporting requirement and retains only the 8-day pre-election reporting requirement.

  • Modifies third-party advertisement reporting threshold to apply to expenditures exceeding $500 during either an election period or the preceding 2 years, whichever is shorter.

  • Aligns Delaware's campaign finance reporting requirements more closely with Federal Election Commission standards.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2017 for Section 1 and January 1, 2016 for Section 2.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15, Sections 8030(b) And 8031(a) Of The Delaware Code, Relating To Reporting Requirements Under Delaware’s Campaign Finance Laws.

Last Action

Stricken

1/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Administration6/16/2015

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