Increasing civil penalties for failure to file required campaign finance reports

This bill increases civil penalties for political committees, candidates, or their treasurers who fail to file complete campaign finance reports or submit grossly inaccurate reports. For first violations, penalties rise from $10 per day to a maximum of $500; subsequent violations max out at $1,000 per report. The Secretary of State must first send written notice of the issue, allowing 7-10 days to fix the report before imposing fines, and may grant up to 14 additional days for good cause. It also allows payment plans and refers unpaid fines to debt collectors after 30 days.