H.B. 257 Campaign Finance Summary

• Defines "automated phone calls" as outbound recorded messages advocating for candidates or ballot issues, and requires them to comply with advertisement disclosure and disclaimer requirements

• Changes preliminary campaign report filing deadline from July 31 to July 5 for candidates, and adds a September 30 filing deadline in election years

• Caps the price of fundraiser tickets that candidates may purchase with campaign funds at an unspecified amount per ticket (language incomplete in bill text)

• Adds $100 fines for late filing of organizational reports, electioneering communications statements, and fundraiser notices of intent

• Repeals the tax deduction provision for contributions to candidates who voluntarily limit campaign expenditures (Section 11-424)