MN HF337

Increases late filing fees from $5 to $25 per day (capped at $1,000 instead of $100) for lobbyist registrations, public official disclosures, and campaign finance statements.

Modifies complaint investigation procedures by requiring the board to complete prima facie determinations within 30 days and establish probable cause determinations within 45 days, with revised notice and response requirements.

Clarifies that loans and advances of credit to political committees are contributions in the year made if forgiven or repaid by entities other than the recipient committee.

Requires annual statements of economic interest from officeholders by April 15, replacing the prior supplementary statement requirement based on changes.

Changes contribution limits for judicial office candidates from $1,000 to $2,500 in the nonelection segment of election cycles and adds exemptions for certain campaign materials (bumper stickers, skywriting, online banner ads) from disclaimer requirements.