HB1002 Summary

• Appropriates $5,808,732 in general funds and $3,044,155 in special funds to the Secretary of State for the 2017-19 biennium, including $4,652,764 for salaries and wages and $2,711,018 for operating expenses.

• Reduces full-time equivalent positions from 34.00 to 32.00 and decreases election reform spending by $1,510,880 compared to the base level.

• Changes information preparation fees from a cost-recovery model to a flat rate of $40 per record type requested, plus an additional $0.50 per page if provided in paper format.

• Expands campaign disclosure requirements for ballot measure committees to include names, addresses, contribution amounts, occupation, and employer information for out-of-state subcontributors exceeding $100.

• Clarifies confidentiality protections for social security numbers and federal tax identification numbers filed with the Secretary of State, allowing limited disclosure to other public entities when necessary for their duties.