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1 1 Section 1. Section 56.2, Code 2001, is amended by adding
1 2 the following new subsections:
1 3 NEW SUBSECTION. 8A. "Computer" means an electronic device
1 4 that performs logical, arithmetical, and memory functions by
1 5 manipulations of electronic or magnetic impulses, and includes
1 6 all functions, connections, and connected and related devices
1 7 that assist in input, output, processing, storage, computer
1 8 programs, computer applications, and communication.
1 9 NEW SUBSECTION. 13A. "Electronic format" means data in a
1 10 form that is readable by a computer and the computer's
1 11 software programs, and is either entered directly into a
1 12 computer or transmitted via computer disk, modem, or internet.
1 13 NEW SUBSECTION. 15A. "General election cycle" means the
1 14 period of time between the general election for a particular
1 15 office, and the next general election for that office.
1 16 NEW SUBSECTION. 15B. "Internet" means the federated
1 17 system of allied computer networks linked by telecommunication
1 18 channels that is the international network of the network that
1 19 connects educational, scientific, and commercial institutions,
1 20 and that may also be accessed by individuals.
1 21 Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 56.6A ELECTRONIC FILING AND
1 22 ACCESSIBILITY OF DISCLOSURE REPORTS.
1 23 1. Reports filed with the board pursuant to the
1 24 requirements of section 56.6 shall be filed in an electronic
1 25 format, according to the following:
1 26 a. Any candidate or political committee may submit data
1 27 required by section 56.6 in an electronic format, as
1 28 prescribed by rule.
1 29 b. Any candidate, candidate's committee, or political
1 30 committee that accepts contributions in excess of twenty
1 31 thousand dollars in the aggregate, makes expenditures in
1 32 excess of twenty thousand dollars in the aggregate, or incurs
1 33 indebtedness in excess of twenty thousand dollars in the
1 34 aggregate in any general election cycle shall submit the data
1 35 required by section 56.6 in an electronic format, by five p.m.
2 1 of the day the filing is due, as prescribed by rule.
2 2 2. If any candidate for a particular office submits data
2 3 in an electronic format, then the data for all other
2 4 candidates for that office shall be maintained in an
2 5 electronic format, as prescribed by rule. The data for any
2 6 candidate for that office that was not voluntarily submitted
2 7 to the board in an electronic format by the candidate or the
2 8 candidate's committee shall be entered into the computer
2 9 database by the board.
2 10 3. All campaign finance data that is submitted to the
2 11 board in an electronic format or is otherwise entered into the
2 12 computer database shall be accessible to the public on the
2 13 internet on the day the data is filed in a database searchable
2 14 by candidate or committee name, by contribution amount, or by
2 15 contributor name. However, data that is filed on a Friday,
2 16 Saturday, or Sunday shall be made available on the internet by
2 17 five p.m. on the following Monday.
2 18 4. The board shall provide for appropriate training for
2 19 candidates, candidate's committee treasurers, and other
2 20 persons designated by the candidate.
2 21 Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act is effective January 1,
2 22 2004.
2 23 EXPLANATION
2 24 This bill implements new Code section 56.6A, relating to
2 25 electronic filing and disclosure of campaign finance
2 26 disclosure reports. Mandatory filing requirements are
2 27 effective January 1, 2004.
2 28 Effective January 1, 2004, mandatory filing is instituted
2 29 for all candidates and committees that reach a $20,000
2 30 threshold. The board is directed to provide appropriate
2 31 training for candidates, treasurers, and other persons
2 32 designated by the candidate. If any candidate for a
2 33 particular office submits data in an electronic format, then
2 34 all data for all other candidates for that office will be
2 35 maintained in an electronic format. The data for any
3 1 candidate for that office that was not voluntarily submitted
3 2 to the board in an electronic format by the candidate or the
3 3 candidate's committee shall be entered into the computer
3 4 database by the board. Any candidate or committee may submit
3 5 their data in electronic format, if desired.
3 6 Effective January 1, 2004, the bill requires all campaign
3 7 finance data that is submitted to the board in an electronic
3 8 format or is otherwise entered into the computer database to
3 9 be accessible to the public on the internet in a database
3 10 searchable by candidate or committee name, or by contributor
3 11 name. Electronic filing shall be made by 5 p.m. on the day
3 12 the filing is due, and the information shall be made available
3 13 to the public via the internet on the same day, unless filed
3 14 on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, in which case it shall be
3 15 made available by 5 p.m. on the following Monday.
3 16 Definitions are added to Code section 56.2 regarding
3 17 "computer", "electronic format", "internet", and "general
3 18 election cycle", to facilitate the new filing requirements.
3 19 LSB 5687HH 79
3 20 jj/cf/24
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