Campaign finance; comprehensive reform of laws pertaining to.

SB 2658 amends Mississippi's campaign finance laws to increase transparency and restrict contributions. It requires candidates and committees to file a "statement of organization" before accepting funds, mandates online public access to financial reports via the Secretary of State's website, and limits corporate donations to $1,000 annually. The bill also prohibits foreign nationals from contributing to local elections or ballot measures, with penalties including fines or imprisonment for violations, and bans using campaign funds for personal expenses or civil penalties. Despite being referred to the Elections Committee in January 2025, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.