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HB 399

Campaign finance reports; require those filed by all candidates to be available online.

2025 Regular Session

HB 399 would require Mississippi candidates to file campaign finance reports online for public access, increasing election transparency but died in committee during the 2025 session.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 399

Legislative bill overview

HB 399 would mandate that all campaign finance reports filed by candidates in Mississippi be made publicly accessible online. This would create a centralized digital repository for transparency, replacing or supplementing whatever existing filing systems currently exist for campaign disclosures.

Why is this important

Campaign finance transparency affects voter decision-making and public trust in elections. Online accessibility dramatically lowers barriers for journalists, researchers, and citizens to monitor who is funding political campaigns—information that's difficult to obtain when records exist only in physical form or scattered databases.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Establishing and maintaining an online system requires state investment in technology infrastructure and staff, which some may view as unnecessary spending
  • Candidate privacy concerns: Some candidates or donors may worry about making financial information easily searchable and aggregatable online, citing security or harassment concerns
  • Enforcement and compliance: Requiring all candidates to file online raises questions about how to handle candidates unfamiliar with digital systems and what penalties apply for non-compliance

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

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