This bill amends Section 68A.402 of the Iowa Code to revise the due dates for disclosure reports required from candidates for statewide office, the general assembly, and county office. Under the new provisions, candidates' committees must file reports during each calendar quarter of an election year, starting from the first quarter in which they accept contributions or make expenditures. Each report is due no later than the fifteenth day after the end of the respective calendar quarter, with the exception of the report for the quarter ending on December 31, which must be submitted by January 31 of the following year.

The bill eliminates the previous specific due dates for reports, which were tied to particular periods within the election year, and replaces them with a more streamlined quarterly reporting requirement. This change aims to simplify the reporting process for candidates and their committees, ensuring that they provide timely financial disclosures while maintaining transparency in campaign financing.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68A.402