HB 1368 Summary

• Amends the Political Subdivisions Ethics Act (51 O.S. 2011, Sections 304 and 314) and Ethics Commission Rules to modify definitions and campaign reporting requirements

• Lowers the threshold for itemized campaign expenditure reporting from $1,000 to $50 for all committees, requiring detailed disclosure of purchases exceeding $50 in aggregate to a single entity

• Adds "electioneering communication" definition covering communications about candidates or ballot measures made within 60 days before general elections or 30 days before primary elections, with specific targeting requirements and exemptions

• Expands electronic filing requirements to candidates for local office in municipalities or counties with population over 250,000 and persons/committees supporting such candidates

• Becomes effective July 1, 2013, with emergency declaration making provisions effective upon passage and approval