Existing law requires certain persons who make independent expenditures and certain committees for political action, political parties and committees sponsored by a political party which receives certain contributions or makes certain expenditures to report such contributions and expenditures. (NRS 294A.140, 294A.150, 294A.210, 294A.220, 294A.230) Section 24 of this bill requires an inaugural committee to report certain contributions and expenditures. Section 23 of this bill defines the term “inaugural committee.” Existing law requires a candidate for office at a primary election or general election to report certain contributions made during the election year. (NRS 294A.120) Section 25 of this bill requires a candidate who has been elected to a constitutional office to report certain contributions and expenditures in relation to the transition to the constitutional office. Section 22 of this bill defines the terms “constitutional office” and “constitutional officer.” Section 26 of this bill makes a conforming change to indicate the proper placement of sections 22 and 23 in the Nevada Revised Statutes. Section 27 of this bill prohibits a foreign national from making a contribution or a commitment to make a contribution to an inaugural committee. Sections 28-31 of this bill make conforming changes to incorporate the requirements of sections 24 and 25 into existing law governing campaign practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 294A.002, 294A.325, 294A.350, 294A.362, 294A.390, 294A.420