SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A proposal in the Utah legislature would fine candidates who are late in reporting campaign contributions.
It would charge them $50 or 15 percent of the contribution, whichever is more, for donations not reported within a 30-day period. Current law requires legislators to send in the forms by the time the 30 days run out, but missing the deadline does not warrant a penalty.
West Valley City Republican Rep. Craig Hall sponsors the bill, which pertains to anyone running for a state office. He says it gives lawmakers an extra push to abide by the existing rule.
Another pending bill would bar anonymous campaign contributions over $50.
The Deseret News reports (https://bit.ly/1hvPcB0 ) the bill concerning late disclosures now awaits a vote in the full House.
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Online: HB246 https://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/HB0246.html
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Information from: Deseret News, https://www.deseretnews.com
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