Part I
Quick Reference Charts

Quick reference charts are presented in this part of the report and provide a convenient summary of the major provisions of law concerning campaign finance report filing requirements; contribution, solicitation, and expenditure limitations; and public financing and special tax provisions in effect through June 30, 1998.  More complete and detailed information on these topics for each jurisdiction is in Part II: Summaries of Campaign Finance Laws.

• Chart 1:  Campaign Finance Report Filing Requirements.  This chart presents information on campaign finance reporting requirements in each jurisdiction, with an emphasis on the requirements for reporting or disclosing campaign-related contributions and expenditures.  The chart identifies who is required to report ("required from"); the general contents ("contents"); the time or schedule for filing the reports ("time due"); the office or officer with whom the reports are required to be filed ("filing officer"); additional campaign finance-related reports that are required to be filed, such as a statement of organization or registration statement, the designation of a campaign depository, campaign treasurer, or principal campaign committee ("other reports or statements"); and the state agencies responsible for the administration and enforcement of the campaign finance law in a jurisdiction ("responsible state agency").

• Charts 2-A and 2-B:  Contribution and Solicitation Limitations.  These charts summarize the provisions concerning limitations on contributions and the solicitation of contributions.  Contribution limitation information includes the restrictions on contributions to particular recipients (e.g., candidates and political committees), in particular types of campaigns or elections (e.g., primary or general election) made by the particular types of contributors: individuals, candidates, family members of candidates, corporations, labor unions, political action committees, regulated industries, governmental officers and employees, and political parties.  Special restrictions on particular methods of making contributions are presented: cash contributions, anonymous contributions, and contributions made in the name of another.   Limitations on solicitation by government officers and employees are also noted.   This volume also includes a summary of provisions related to contributions and solicitations during legislative sessions.  A final category of "other restrictions" summarizes any special requirements concerning contributions not listed in any other category.

• Charts 3-A and 3-B:  Expenditure Limitations.  These charts summarize the major provisions concerning election campaign-related expenditures, including identification of the individuals who may authorize expenditures, the permissible amount of expenditures, and any restrictions on when expenditures may be made, as well as related reporting or filing requirements.  The authorized uses for which expenditures may be made, including the personal use by a candidate, the candidate's family or others, transfer to other political committees, investment of campaign contributions and funds, and election day expenses are arrayed.  The law on alternative methods for making expenditures, such as by cash payment or credit card, are also presented.  A final category of "other restrictions" summarizes any special requirements concerning expenditures that are not listed in any other category.

• Chart 4:  Jurisdictions With Special Tax or Public Financing Provisions.  This chart identifies those jurisdictions providing special treatment for political contributions or incentives for such contributions through the personal income taxation process or having special provisions for the public financing or funding of designated candidates or political parties.   The special tax provisions included are those permitting an income tax credit or deduction for political contributions, a voluntary checkoff or designation of income tax payment or liability for use in public financing of election campaigns, and a voluntary surcharge or increase in taxpayer liability for use in campaign financing.   Additional information is provided on the sources of funds for public financing and the distribution of those funds to eligible recipients.

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