campaign finance; lobbyists; reporting

SB 1509 amends Arizona's campaign finance reporting rules to require more detailed disclosure of contributions and expenditures. It mandates that campaign committees, political action committees (PACs), and political parties itemize all contributions over $100 from in-state individuals (including occupation and employer), out-of-state contributors, and lobbyists (who must be labeled as "lobbyist" in reports). The bill also requires detailed reporting of in-kind contributions, loans, independent expenditures, and disbursements over $250, with specific rules for payroll deduction contributions to PACs. These changes apply to all committees filing reports under Arizona law, affecting candidates, PACs, and political parties during election cycles. The bill does not change campaign contribution limits but increases transparency around donor identities and spending sources.