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, for late contributions and independent expenditures, for oath of compliance, perjury, disqualification from office and commercial use, for residual funds and for place of filing, providing for manner of filing and for inability to file reports or statements electronically ...

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The measure amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require candidates and political‑committee treasurers to file electronic reports of receipts and expenditures over $250, and to report any $500+ late contribution or independent expenditure within 24 hours. It adds oath‑of‑compliance requirements, perjury penalties, residual‑fund rules, late‑filing fees, and expands the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s duties to maintain a public, searchable database. The changes aim to improve transparency and enforce timely disclosure of campaign money.

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