SB2651: Campaign finance laws; SOS to report to the Attorney General regarding judicial enforcement for violations of.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend Definitions Related To The Chapter Of Campaign Finance Laws; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Candidate Or Political Committee Must File A Statement Of Organization Before Accepting Any Contributions; To Provide The Required Content Of The Statement Of Organization; To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Impose Administrative Penalties Against Candidate And Political Committees For Failing To Comply With The Requirement Of This Chapter; To Provide Penalties For Failing To Comply With This Chapter; To Provide That The Attorney General Or A District Attorney With Proper Jurisdiction Shall Pursue Judicial Enforcement At The Request Of The Secretary Of State; To Amend Sections 23-15-811 And 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Secretary Of State With The Duty And Power To Oversee The Forms And Processes Described Herein; And For Related Purposes.