MN SF2402

Increases candidate threshold from $100 to $750 in contributions or expenditures before an individual is considered a candidate under campaign finance law.

Requires the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to issue rules for audit and investigation procedures, including processes for initiating investigations, summary proceedings, witness testimony, and party hearing rights.

Modifies complaint investigation procedures to require prima facie violation findings within 30 days and probable cause determinations within 45 days, with opportunity for complainants and subjects to be heard before probable cause findings.

Authorizes the board to develop an online electronic records system for treasurers, with data entered into the system classified as non-government data until officially filed with the board.

Increases late filing fees for failure to file required reports from $5 per day (max $100) to $25 per day (max $1,000) and allows the board to request reconciliation information with penalties up to $1,000 for non-compliance.