An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons, for late contributions and independent expenditures, for oath of compliance, perjury, disqualification from office and commercial use, for residual funds and for place of filing, providing for manner of filing and for inability to file reports or statements electronically by deadline and further providing for late filing fee and certificate of filing, for additional powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and for reports by business entities and publication * * *
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to strengthen campaign finance reporting requirements. It mandates electronic filing for campaign finance reports, increases penalties for late filings and unsworn falsification, and clarifies rules regarding contributions and independent expenditures. The bill also addresses residual funds, the duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and reporting requirements for business entities involved in Commonwealth contracts.
Key provisions
- Requires electronic filing of campaign finance reports using a system developed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
- Increases late filing fees for campaign finance reports.
- Imposes stricter penalties for unsworn falsification of campaign finance reports.
- Clarifies rules regarding contributions and independent expenditures, particularly for political committees.
- Addresses the handling of residual funds after a campaign.
- Expands the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s powers and duties related to campaign finance oversight.
- Requires business entities awarded Commonwealth contracts to report political contributions.
- Establishes a process for exemptions from electronic filing for those facing technological hardship.
Who is affected
- Candidates for public office
- Political committees
- Business entities contracting with the Commonwealth
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