MS HB432

Requires candidates and political committees to report the name and address of any individual employed by them, regardless of employment type (full-time, part-time, or contractual) or compensation amount.

Mandates that individuals receiving compensation from candidates or political committees for influencing voters must submit appropriate IRS Form 1099 to both the Internal Revenue Service and Mississippi Department of Revenue.

Requires these employment reports to be filed annually by January 31 of each calendar year, beginning in 2020, with re-filing required if employment changes occur.

Brings forward Section 23-15-801 of Mississippi Code of 1972 containing definitions of election-related terms for possible amendment.

Effective July 1, 2019.