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HB 374

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons and for late contributions and independent expenditures.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Ciresi and 17 co-sponsors

HB 374 tightens Pennsylvania campaign finance reporting rules for candidates, committees, and independent spenders to increase disclosure of primary/general election funding sources.

Referred to State Government
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Bill Summary · HB 374

Legislative bill overview

HB 374 amends Pennsylvania's 1937 Election Code to modify how candidates, political committees, and other entities report campaign finances, contributions, and independent expenditures. The bill specifically addresses reporting requirements for primary and general election expenses, as well as procedures for disclosing late contributions and independent spending.

Why is this important

Campaign finance transparency directly affects voters' ability to understand who is funding political campaigns and candidates' ability to compete on equal footing. Changes to reporting requirements can either enhance public visibility of money in politics or create compliance challenges for campaigns and advocacy groups, potentially influencing both electoral participation and campaign strategy.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting burden vs. transparency: Stricter reporting requirements may enhance transparency but could increase administrative costs for smaller campaigns and grassroots organizations with limited resources
  • Independent expenditure disclosure timing: The bill's provisions on "late contributions" may create disputes over how quickly groups must disclose spending, balancing rapid public information against practical implementation timelines
  • Definition scope: The amendment's specifics on what constitutes reportable "independent expenditures" could affect how much campaign activity by outside groups becomes subject to disclosure requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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