requiring candidates to attest they have not spent more than $1,000 in an election.
HB 389 requires candidates for governor, state legislature, or county offices to confirm whether their election spending or campaign contributions stayed under $1,000 during an election cycle. Candidates with expenses under $1,000 must simply check a box on their campaign finance report to attest to this. Those exceeding $1,000 must file detailed financial reports like other candidates. The bill aims to simplify reporting for small-scale campaigns while ensuring transparency for higher-spending candidates. (HB 389, "requiring candidates to attest they have not spent or received more than $1,000 in an election")
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Total actions
6
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Committee
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Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0195h (NT)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC)
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 3 P. 7
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heath Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Connie Lane
DDemocratic
Co
David Watters
DDemocratic
Co
Ross Berry
RRepublican
Co
Russ Muirhead
DDemocratic
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