MO SB290

Consolidates campaign finance reporting to the Missouri Ethics Commission as the primary appropriate officer for most committees, eliminating dual-filing requirements with local election authorities for candidates for state senator, state representative, county clerk, and judicial offices

Renames "political action committees" to "continuing committees" throughout the statutes and requires all committees filing with the Missouri Ethics Commission to file disclosure reports electronically

Reduces cash expenditure limits from $50 to $25 per transaction and from $5,000 to $2,500 annually (or from 10% to 5% of total expenditures), while eliminating the petty cash fund concept

Requires committees to report late contributions or loans over $250 within 24 hours when received between the 11th day before an election and election day, and prohibits filing more than three consecutive statements of limited activity per calendar year

Expands "printed matter" disclosure requirements to include internet websites, electronic communications, and emails, with provisions allowing a direct link to sponsor identification when space is limited on digital platforms