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Committee advances bill requiring registration of frequent third-party filers; appropriation increased to $150,000
Summary
Senate File 55 would require third-party filers who file 10 or more documents in a calendar year for compensation to register with the Secretary of State's Office and provide identity details; the committee removed an exemption for attorneys and CPAs and increased the implementation appropriation to $150,000.
The Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee advanced Senate File 55 on a voice and roll-call vote after adopting two committee amendments: removal of an exemption for attorneys and certified public accountants, and an increase in the one-time appropriation for system work to $150,000.
The bill would require third-party filers who receive compensation for filing documents on behalf of business entities and who submit 10 or more documents in a calendar year to register with the Secretary of State's Office. Required application information in the draft includes the filer—s legal name, home address, phone number, email and a driver's license or other identification; business contact information must also be provided…
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