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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
AMENDED
campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Purpose
Subject to voter approval, statutorily increases the amount an in-state individual may contribute before the contributor's identifying information must be included in campaign finance reports from $100 to $200.
Background
Current statute requires in-state individuals whose contributions exceed
$100 for that election cycle to include the contributor's identifying
information in the campaign finance report. The campaign finance report must
also include the aggregate amount of contributions from all
in-state individuals whose contributions do not exceed $100 for that election
cycle. Laws
2016, Chapter 79, set the initial threshold at $50, which was later
increased to $100 by Laws 2021, Chapter
379 (A.R.S.
§ 16-926).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Increases, from $100 to $200, the amount an in-state individual may contribute before the contributor's identifying information must be included in campaign finance reports.
2. Requires a campaign finance report to include the aggregate amount of contributions from all in-state individuals whose contributions do not exceed $200 for the election cycle.
3. Requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to the voters at the next general election.
4. Becomes effective if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
· Removes language allowing any in-state individual whose contributions are $200 or less for that election cycle to consent to the disclosure of the contributor's name, occupation and employer on the campaign finance report.
Senate Action
JUDE 1/21/26 DPA 4-3-0
Prepared by Senate Research
January 22, 2026
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