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History
- Print number 6886a
- Amend and recommit to elections
- Referred to elections
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Relates to mandatory training for treasurers of political committees
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Sandy Galef
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to providing for mandatory training curriculum for treasurers of political committees
Purpose
To provide mandatory training for treasurers of political committees.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the election law by adding a new section 14-119 to provide for treasurer training. Treasurers would be required to complete a course of instruction within forty-five days after being first appointed. The curriculum shall be established by the State Board of Elections and shall not exceed three hours of instruction. Addi- tionally, Treasurers shall also biennially complete a course of instruction provided by the state board of elections to assist treasurers in continuing to comply with the requirements of this article and the campaign finance regulations of the board of elections. Failure of a treasurer or candidate to comply with this act within the time required by this section, the state board of elections shall send a delinquency notice to the treasurer on notice to the candidate or candidates supported by the committee, if applicable, requiring the treasurer to come into compliance with the training obligations of this sections.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Legislative history
The work of a campaign treasurer is to keep records and make disclosures as required by law, which is a significant task, this legislation is crucial in assisting treasurers acquire the knowledge they need to carry out their duties to the best of their ability.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of July 2018.
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