HI HB712

Requires candidates for President, Vice President, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Mayor to submit copies of their federal income tax returns from the five most recent taxable years to the office of elections no later than 60 days before a general election.

Mandates the office of elections post submitted tax returns on its website within seven days, after redacting personal identifying numbers (Social Security numbers, employer identification numbers) and other information deemed appropriate by the director of taxation.

Prohibits the names of candidates for President, Vice President, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Mayor from appearing on the general election ballot if they fail to comply with tax return disclosure requirements.

Allows presidential and vice presidential electors to vote only for candidates who have either complied with state tax return disclosure requirements or posted their federal income tax returns on the internet at no charge at least 60 days before the general election.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.