RI S2720

Prohibits self-dealing by campaign committee controlling persons, barring use of funds for personal expenses such as mortgage/rent, tuition, clothing, country club dues, and funeral expenses; significant disbursements over $1,000 (or $5,000 aggregated annually) to controlling persons are presumed self-dealing unless proven to be fair market value payments negotiated at arm's length

Prohibits anonymous contributions, contributions in fictitious names, and contributions made by one person in another person's name; violations subject to fines up to $2,000 or double the contribution amount, with willful violations constituting a misdemeanor with fines up to $10,000 or triple the contribution

Treats political action committees established, financed, maintained, or controlled by the same person or group as a single committee for contribution limit purposes, preventing circumvention of the $2,000 per person annual contribution cap

Requires campaign treasurers to report expenditures and disbursements made by agents, vendors, or independent contractors on behalf of the committee, with the Board of Elections required to provide public access to this information

Establishes that accounts payable outstanding more than 180 days are considered in-kind contributions subject to contribution limits; committees must report to the Board of Elections within 72 hours when accounts payable exceed 120 days