House Bill No. by Representative Jackson amends R.S. 18:1495.7(A)(1) to clarify the requirements for financial disclosure statements for candidates running for office. The bill mandates that any candidate for an office that requires financial disclosure under R.S. 42:1124, 1124.2, or 1124.3 must file a financial disclosure statement within three business days after the close of the qualifying period.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision stating that if a candidate already holds an office or position that requires the same financial disclosure, their existing filing will satisfy the requirements for the new candidacy. This change streamlines the process for candidates who are already compliant with financial disclosure laws, reducing redundancy in filing requirements.

Statutes affected:
HB72 Original: 18:7(A)(1)
HB72 Engrossed: 18:7(A)(1)
HB72 Enrolled: 18:7(A)(1)
HB72 Act : 18:7(A)(1)