MO HB794

Allows political party challengers and watchers to be designated at polling places and absentee voting locations, with designations submitted to election authorities no later than four business days before election day for eligibility verification.

Prohibits government entities from soliciting or accepting funds or in-kind goods for election administration from non-government sources, with limited exceptions for de minimis value items.

Requires election officers who participate in programs or memberships related to election administration to publicly disclose their participation on websites in conspicuous format, including certification that entities are free of foreign donations.

Prohibits committees and individuals from knowingly accepting contributions from foreign nationals or sources related to ballot measure elections, requiring affirmations for contributions over $2,000 and within 48 hours of expenditures.

Establishes enforcement procedures allowing the attorney general to investigate and bring civil actions for violations, with penalties including contribution refunds, fund disgorgement, statutory damages up to twice the prohibited amount, and up to triple damages for willful violations.