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 a quarterly report every year and a new postprimary report to be filed within fifteen days after the primary election.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the reporting obligations for candidate committees at different levels. For statewide candidates, they would file quarterly reports annually and a postprimary report, while legislative, county, city, or town candidates would need to file an annual report in non-election years, quarterly reports in election years, and a postprimary report. The bill also clarifies the definitions of general and primary elections for city or town candidates, ensuring that the appropriate election years are recognized for reporting purposes. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the reporting process and ensure timely disclosures in campaign finance.

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