HB1694

House Bill 1694 amends Arkansas law regarding the process for candidates to file campaign finance reports in paper form as an alternative to electronic filing. The bill requires candidates opting for paper filing to submit a notarized affidavit to the Secretary of State along with their first report of the election cycle. The Secretary of State is mandated to reject paper filings that lack this affidavit and must provide notice to the candidate regarding the status of their filing. The bill further directs the Secretary of State to create and manage electronic reporting forms that are searchable and user-friendly for candidates. Additionally, it establishes procedures for emergency filings via email, fax, or paper delivery, requiring subsequent electronic uploads within ten days of such emergency submissions. Finally, the bill outlines publication requirements to ensure that paper-filed reports remain accessible to the public on the Secretary of State's official website.