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Campaign finance agencies in Colorado
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In Colorado, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Colorado Secretary of State. The secretary of state oversees reporting processes for state-level candidates and political committees. In addition, the secretary of state has the authority to set campaign finance reporting rules and to impose civil penalties upon violators of Colorado's campaign finance laws.[1][2]
Authority
As the state's chief election official, the Colorado Secretary of State is authorized to oversee reporting processes for state-level candidates and political committees. This authority includes preparing forms and setting reporting rules. In addition, the secretary of state is authorized to impose fines upon violators of the state's campaign finance laws. According to the state constitution, an individual who violates regulations relating to contributions or voluntary spending limits "shall be subject to a civil penalty of at least double and up to five times the amount contributed, received, or spent in violation [of the law]." The secretary of state may also impose a fine of $50 per day against candidates or committees that fail to file required disclosure statements or other information on time.
Electronic reporting system
Candidates and political committees file campaign finance disclosure reports electronically. The Elections Division developed the TRACER (Transparency in Contribution and Expenditure Reporting) Campaign Finance system "in response to the growing number of committees required to report contributions and expenditures, to increase the efficiency of data entry, provide more accurate data, enhance reporting capabilities and improve user navigation of the system." TRACER can be accessed here.[3]
Contact information
Colorado Secretary of State, Elections Division
- 1700 Broadway, Suite 550
- Denver, CO 80290
- Telephone: 303-894-2200
- Email: cpfhelp@coloradosos.gov
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See also
External links
- Colorado Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance"
- Transparency in Contribution and Expenditure Reporting
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