CAMPAIGN FINANCE: Provides for revisions to the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act (OR +$97,000 GF EX See Note)

HB 596 comprehensively revises the laws governing election campaign finance in Louisiana. It directly affects political candidates, parties, and various campaign committees by establishing a new "Campaign Finance Disclosure Act." The bill introduces "leadership committees" and outlines specific rules for their operation, along with updated authorizations and restrictions. It also sets new limits for contributions and expenditures, details reporting requirements for financial activities, and defines the powers of the supervisory committee on campaign finance regarding investigations and penalties.