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HB 0002 - Election law violations-penalties and enforcement.

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
Last Action: 3/7/2018 - President Signed HEA No. 0023
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This bill relates to elections, and includes modifying penalties for failing to file campaign reports, provides for the collection of delinquent civil penalties, and repeals criminal penalties for failing to file campaign reports. 

WAM ACTION: 2/19/18 

The SOS office clarified bill would impose civil penalties for any candidate under any election, including municipal, fails to file any required reports under W.S. 22-25-106.  The candidate must file their reports within 14 days to avoid a potential $500 state penalty and $200 county clerk penalty. This bill also clarifies the process to file a complaint against any Election Law.  County clerks brought amendment to change from 14 days to 21 days 'from the day the notice was sent'.  

 


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