HB 1447 Summary

• Extends pre-election campaign finance reporting deadline from 12 days to 32 days before election, with reporting period extended from the 20th day to the 40th day before election date.

• Requires candidates, political parties, and committees to file complete annual statements by January 31st of the following year, regardless of whether they sought election that calendar year.

• Extends the period for supplemental statements on large contributions from 20 days to 39 days before elections, with contributions exceeding $500 requiring filing within 48 hours of receipt.

• Changes campaign finance statement filing requirements from mailed or delivered filings to electronic delivery, with statements made available to the public online within 24 hours.

• Extends the record preservation period for campaign finance statements from 4 years to 10 years from the filing date.