This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning campaign contributions and expenses. Key changes include the insertion of new language that clarifies the requirements for candidates filing nomination papers, specifically stating that candidates must not only be registered with their political party but also must not have any outstanding liabilities exceeding $1,000 related to fines or penalties at the time of filing. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for electronic filing and mandates that filing officers make all statements and reports publicly available online, including a list of committees with outstanding fines.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new penalties and procedures for committees that fail to file timely reports, including a cap on the maximum fines that can accrue for late filings. It allows the Secretary of State to waive penalties for good cause before any referral to the Attorney General and introduces a provision for the termination of inactive committees after two years. Lastly, it provides a temporary waiver of penalties exceeding $1,000 for six months following the bill's effective date, facilitating compliance for committees during this period.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-311, 16-312, 16-341, 16-928, 16-937, 16-153, 9-232, 16-343, 16-410, 16-322, 16-802, 16-804, 16-452