Louisiana SB495 amends campaign finance laws, including refunding surplus campaign funds and reporting requirements.
Louisiana SB495 amends campaign finance laws by requiring that surplus campaign funds be refunded to contributors if requested within ten days of the election. If no request is made, these funds can be used for future political campaigns or other specified purposes. The bill also modifies reporting requirements, including the definition of "expenditure" to include certain internet communications. It sets new contribution limits for certain political entities and outlines penalties for failure to file reports.
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