The Missouri Supreme Court struck down all provisions in the 2010 Senate Bill 844 relating to ethics and campaign finance.

• February 14, 2012 Supreme Court Rules on Senate Bill 844

1. Can a campaign finance committee now contribute money to another committee?
   ANSWER: Yes, a committee can now receive money from or give money to any other type of campaign finance committee, including to/from candidate committees and political action committees (PACs).

   As a reminder, campaign finance limits do not exist in Missouri law. However, some local municipalities have enacted contribution limits and a candidate should check with their local jurisdiction for any such restrictions in local ordinance or local law.

2. Are there other qualifications necessary for a campaign finance committee’s treasurer or deputy treasurer other than being a resident of Missouri?
   ANSWER: Yes, in addition, to being a resident of Missouri, a committee’s treasurer or deputy treasurer must now reside in the district or county in which the committee sits. (See MEC Advisory Opinion 2008-10.CF.009)

3. Is the 48 Hour Report of Contribution Received Over $5,000 report still required?
   ANSWER: Any candidate or committee receiving a contribution or loan over $5,000 from a single contributor must continue to report to the Commission within 48 hours of its receipt.
   
   There is no longer a requirement for a legislative or statewide officeholder/candidate to report contributions received over $500 within 48 hours of its receipt. The reporting of contributions over $500 within 48 hours of its receipt is currently available in the Commission’s e-filing system; the Commission is awaiting legislative action to restore the ethics provisions. Should legislative action not occur, the e-filing option will be removed