MO HB2450

Establishes campaign contribution limits effective January 1, 2017: $5,000 for statewide offices (governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney general), $1,500 for state senator, and $750 for state representative

Caps annual contributions to any political party committee at $32,400 per contributor, with contribution limits adjusted for inflation every odd-numbered year based on the consumer price index

Requires electronic reporting to the Missouri Ethics Commission within 48 hours for contributions of $2,000 or more (reduced from previous $5,000 threshold)

Mandates 48-hour reporting of contributions of $500 or more to legislators and statewide officeholders during legislative sessions or while legislation awaits gubernatorial action

Imposes a surcharge of $1,000 plus the contribution amount for accepting or giving contributions exceeding the limits, with the candidate and treasurer personally liable for payment