Bill > HB605

This bill generally revises campaign finance laws in the state of Montana. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Commissioner of Political Practices to notify a candidate at least 10 days before issuing an order of noncompliance or a determination that there is sufficient evidence for a civil or criminal prosecution, except in certain circumstances where the Commissioner is unable to contact the candidate. 2. Amending the investigative powers and duties of the Commissioner, including limiting the scope of investigations to the allegations contained within a complaint. 3. Changing the timeline for the Commissioner to examine reports and statements filed after an election, and allowing the Commissioner to investigate the source and authenticity of contributions or expenditures if the investigation is instigated by the required post-election examination. 4. Requiring the Commissioner to notify the relevant candidate before consulting with a county attorney about a potential civil or criminal prosecution. 5. Revising the disclosure requirements for campaign contributions and expenditures, including expanding the information that must be reported about contributors.

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