Establishes penalties for candidates who fail to file campaign finance disclosures in Vermont.

This bill amends Vermont law to establish penalties for candidates who fail to file required campaign finance disclosures. It mandates candidates to submit a report and affirmative statement if they have not made expenditures or received contributions that require disclosure. The Secretary of State can collect unpaid penalties using available remedies. Failure to file a report or disclosure is considered an affirmative statement that no report is required. The Office of the Secretary of State issues a notice of delinquency, and candidates have five business days to cure the delinquency.

Establishes penalties for candidates who fail to file campaign finance disclosures in Vermont.

This bill amends Vermont law to establish penalties for candidates who fail to file required campaign finance disclosures. It mandates candidates to submit a report and affirmative statement if they have not made expenditures or received contributions that require disclosure. The Secretary of State can collect unpaid penalties using available remedies. Failure to file a report or disclosure is considered an affirmative statement that no report is required. The Office of the Secretary of State issues a notice of delinquency, and candidates have five business days to cure the delinquency.