ENGR. H. B. NO. 1368 Summary

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

• Adds new definition of "electioneering communication" for communications referring to candidates or ballot measures made within 60 days before general elections or 30 days before primary elections, targeted to 2,500+ persons in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Lowers the campaign expenditure reporting threshold from $1,000 to $50 per entity, requiring detailed itemization of expenditures exceeding $50 in the aggregate during the reporting period.

• Requires electronic filing of campaign reports by candidates and committees in municipalities or counties with populations over 250,000 persons, according to Ethics Commission rules.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2013, with an emergency declaration making it effective upon passage and approval.