AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AMEND DEFINITIONS RELATED TO THE CHAPTER OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-803, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION BEFORE ACCEPTING ANY CONTRIBUTIONS; TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED CONTENT OF THE STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL IMPOSE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES AGAINST CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR A DISTRICT ATTORNEY WITH PROPER JURISDICTION SHALL PURSUE JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT AT THE REQUEST OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-811 AND 23-15-813, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-815, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITH THE DUTY AND POWER TO OVERSEE THE FORMS AND PROCESSES DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-15-801, 23-15-803, 23-15-811, 23-15-813, 23-15-815
Committee Substitute: 23-15-801, 23-15-803, 23-15-811, 23-15-813, 23-15-815