If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding campaign contributions by allowing candidate committees for city or town offices to transfer contributions to the same candidate's committee for statewide or legislative offices, which is currently prohibited. Specifically, it would change the language from stating that such committees "shall not" transfer contributions to "may" transfer contributions. Additionally, it would establish that the total amount transferred from a city, town, or county candidate's committee to a statewide or legislative committee cannot exceed the contribution limit set for that office.

Furthermore, the bill would require that local public officers' completed financial disclosures be made publicly accessible on the respective city, town, or county's website. This provision aims to enhance transparency in campaign finance by ensuring that financial disclosures are readily available to the public, thereby promoting accountability among local officials. The bill also includes technical changes to align with these new requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-913, 38-545, 16-941
House Engrossed Version: 16-913, 38-545, 16-941