campaign finance; filings; penalties

HB 2598 amends Arizona campaign finance rules to increase penalties for political committees missing filing deadlines. Committees face $20 per day for the first 15 days late, then $50 per day after, with penalties accruing until reports are filed. Failure to file three consecutive reports triggers automatic temporary suspension, requiring compliance within 30 days to avoid permanent suspension. This directly affects political action committees and parties managing campaign finances in Arizona.