Bill
HB 3400
Overview: HB 3400, Requiring political action committee to disclose contributors' names and addresses to Secretary of State, Markup Discussion, Introduced: February 26, 2025Purpose
Overview: HB 3400, Requiring political action committee to disclose contributors' names and addresses to Secretary of State, Markup Discussion, Introduced: February 26, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to enhance campaign finance disclosure requirements for political action committees (PACs) in the state. The legislation aims to increase transparency around the sources of funding for PACs and their political activities.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all PACs to report the names and addresses of their contributors to the Secretary of State
- Mandates the Secretary of State to publish the PAC contribution data on a publicly accessible website
- Imposes penalties for PACs that fail to comply with the new disclosure requirements
- Grants the Secretary of State additional authority to audit and investigate PAC financial records
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly impact all political action committees operating in the state, requiring them to disclose more information about their donors and funding sources. Voters and the general public would benefit from the increased transparency around the financing of political campaigns and advocacy efforts.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the markup discussion stage, where legislators are reviewing and potentially amending the proposed legislation. Further committee action and a floor vote are expected to follow the markup process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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