SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5004

BYSenators Talmadge and Rasmussen;by request of Lieutenant Governor

Revising public disclosure dates for public officials.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 26, 1987

Senate Staff:Jon Carlson (786-7459)

AS OF JANUARY 22, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The provisions of the Public Disclosure Act require elected officials, executive state officers, candidates, or appointees to file a statement of financial affairs for the preceding calendar year with the Public Disclosure Commission after January 1 and before April 15 of each year.  It is suggested that compliance with this requirement would be easier if the deadline were extended beyond the last day for the filing of federal income tax returns.

SUMMARY:

Elected officers, executive state officers, candidates or appointees are required to file a statement of financial affairs for the preceding calendar year with the Public Disclosure Commission after January 1 and before June 1 of each year.

Fiscal Note:      none requested