The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current campaign finance reporting requirements in Arizona. Under the new provisions, the deadlines for filing various campaign finance reports would be adjusted. Specifically, the quarterly report for political action committees or political parties would need to be filed by the fifteenth day of the month following the calendar quarter, instead of the third Monday. Additionally, the preelection report would be due fifteen days before the election, rather than ten days. For statewide candidate committees, the bill introduces a requirement for quarterly reports to be filed every year and adds a postprimary report due fifteen days after the primary election.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the reporting obligations for candidate committees at different levels. For legislative, county, city, or town candidates, it establishes an annual report due by January 15 for non-general election years, a quarterly report for the general election year, and a postprimary report due fifteen days after the primary election. The bill also clarifies the definitions of general and primary elections for city or town candidates, ensuring consistency in reporting requirements. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the filing process and enhance transparency in campaign finance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-927
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-927
Chaptered Version: 16-927