NV AB79

Establishes a $5,000 contribution limit for special elections (excluding recall elections), with contributions only permitted between the declaration of the special election and election day; willful violations constitute a category E felony

Removes labor unions and certain corporations/business organizations from the definition of "committee for political action" under all circumstances, while requiring these entities to report expenditures exceeding $1,000 that are designed to affect election outcomes

Requires candidates (except incumbent public officers seeking reelection) to file a notice of intent to file for candidacy with the Secretary of State within one week of receiving $100 or more in contributions

Shifts campaign finance enforcement from civil court proceedings to an administrative process where the Secretary of State may impose fines up to $10,000 per violation after notice and hearing, with tiered penalties for late filings ($25-$100 per day depending on lateness)

Grants the Secretary of State expanded investigative powers including authority to conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses and records, and requires 7-day advance notice to investigation subjects before issuing subpoenas; also requires public posting of persons with unpaid fines after 90 days