The bill amends existing laws regarding the use of campaign contributions and the reporting requirements for candidates and groups under the Alaska Public Offices Commission. It allows campaign contributions to be used for civil penalties assessed against candidates or groups, provided that the commission does not prohibit such use if a court finds that the candidate or their treasurer intentionally caused the violation. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for the distribution of unused campaign contributions, including the ability to transfer funds to a public office expense term account and a municipal office account, while also repealing a previous provision related to campaign contributions.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the reporting requirements by mandating that the commission notify individuals who fail to file required reports and make a list of delinquent filers available for public inspection. It also allows individuals to file incomplete reports under certain conditions, provided they attest that they will submit the missing information within a specified timeframe. The bill establishes civil penalties for various violations related to campaign finance, including failure to register or file reports, and introduces a new subsection that permits filing reports without complete information if the filer commits to providing the missing details later.

Statutes affected:
HB0201A, AM HB 201, introduced 04/22/2025: 15.13.112, 15.13.116, 15.13.078, 15.13.110, 15.13.380, 15.13.040, 15.13.390, 15.13.050, 15.13.060, 15.13.074