Introduced
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To authorize criminal penalties of up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine for candidates and campaign treasurers who fail to file mandated campaign finance reports after an extended period of time specified in the bill. Contributions and other assets of the campaign committee would be subject to state seizure. These sanctions would only apply to campaign committees with balances of more than $20,000.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To authorize a $1,000 civil fine for committee treasurers who "knowingly" omit contribution and spending information from required reports.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To authorize criminal penalties of up to three years and a $5,000 fine for candidates and campaign treasurers who fail to file mandated campaign finance reports more than two years late. Contributions and other assets of the campaign committee would be subject to state seizure. These sanctions would only apply to campaign committees with balances of more than $20,000. The bill also increases the frequency of required reports.
Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections
