This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the acceptance of third-party complaints related to campaign contributions and expenses. Under the current law, a filing officer is authorized to initiate investigations into alleged violations upon receiving a complaint from a third party. The proposed changes would insert a requirement that a filing officer shall not accept such complaints unless they are filed by an individual who can provide evidence of being an identifiable human being. Additionally, if a complaint is submitted by an entity, it must be filed by an individual on behalf of that entity, who must also provide evidence of their identifiable status.

The bill aims to enhance the integrity of the complaint process by ensuring that only identifiable individuals can file complaints, thereby potentially reducing frivolous or anonymous complaints. The current language regarding the filing officer's authority and the limitations on investigations remains unchanged, while the new provisions specifically address the criteria for accepting third-party complaints.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-938
House Engrossed Version: 16-938
Chaptered Version: 16-938