The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to candidate committees by establishing that a candidate committee is deemed to intend to terminate upon the death of the candidate. It introduces a clear order of succession for the treasurer position if the deceased candidate was serving as treasurer, specifying that the personal representative of the candidate's will or trust, the surviving spouse, next of kin, or a court-appointed individual may assume the role. Additionally, the new language mandates that the successor treasurer must indicate the candidate's death on the termination statement and provide verification of the death to the filing officer.

Furthermore, the bill allows filing officers to waive penalties for late report filings if the reports were due after the candidate's death. It also makes technical changes to existing language, such as updating the method of communication from "e-mail" to "email" and adjusting the penalty amounts for late filings to maintain consistency. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the process for candidate committees in the event of a candidate's death and clarify the responsibilities of the successor treasurer.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-933, 16-934, 16-937, 16-311, 16-912, 41-133
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-933, 16-934, 16-937, 16-311, 16-912, 41-133