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GuamBill No. 189-38 (COR)38th Guam Legislature (2025-2026)legislature
AN ACT TO REPEAL AND REENACT CHAPTER 3, TITLE 6, GUAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED EXHIBITS A, EXHIBIT B AND EXHIBIT C, RELATIVE TO UPDATING THE GUAM ELECTION COMMISSION ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES RULES AND REGULATIONS AND REPORT FORMS.
Sponsored By: Telo T. Taitague (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Close campaigns and dispose leftovers
Within 20 days after campaign activity stops, leftover funds must be disposed of. Party‑affiliated candidates or committees return funds to the party or a same‑party candidate’s committee. Non‑affiliated groups must escheat leftovers to the Government of Guam. File a Dissolution Report with notarized signatures, list how funds were handled, include bank statements, and submit one original and one electronic Excel copy to the GEC.
Donation limits and anonymous gift rules
The law caps giving to $1,000 per donor for a primary and $1,000 for a general or special election, per candidate or committee. Treasurers must track totals and return any excess within 5 business days, and file a written explanation with the GEC within 10 business days of the return. Anonymous or non‑permitted gifts must be returned; if the donor cannot be found after documented steps, the money escheats to the Government of Guam. For gifts over $250, you may post a public notice while trying to identify the donor. If you cannot return the money, send your memo of efforts and the escheated amount to the GEC within 15 business days after you finish those efforts.
New forms, e-filing, and fixes
The GEC adopts new official forms: Organizational (Exhibit A), Contributions and Expenditures (Exhibit B), and Dissolution (Exhibit C). All reports must be filed electronically in the format set by the Commission. Candidate committees must name one treasurer (plus up to five deputies), list chairs, and both the candidate and treasurer must certify reports. The GEC rejects filings that are incomplete, uncertified, or in the wrong format and gives written notice within 5 business days; minor issues get 7 business days to cure. You can file an amended, certified report that replaces the old one, and you must keep detailed receipts, checks, deposit slips, and bank statements for review.
Stronger enforcement and hearing rights
The GEC can investigate violations and subpoena people and documents. Reviews stay confidential until finished or probable cause is found. If the Commission alleges a violation, you get a Notice and 10 business days to ask for a hearing; an informal hearing must be held within 15 business days and, if needed, a formal hearing within 20 calendar days. Fines follow the Commission’s schedule and come only after certified‑mail notice and quarterly review. For defective reports: no fine if you correct and explain within 7 business days; $50 per business day after day 7; $500 if you do not correct and give no explanation after 15 business days. Candidates and treasurers (or treasurers and chairmen) are jointly liable; fines go to the Treasurer of Guam for the GEC revenue account. These rules take effect immediately.
Faster advisory opinions and safe harbor
Anyone may ask the GEC for a written advisory opinion. The GEC acknowledges within 3 business days, drafts in 15 business days, and adopts within 30 calendar days, then publishes within 3 business days. Urgent requests can be expedited within 10 business days. If you reasonably and in good faith rely on a published opinion, you are treated as complying with the law.
Public can petition GEC rules
Any person can petition the GEC in writing to make, change, or repeal a rule. Your petition must explain the reasons and the facts. If the GEC grants the petition, it holds a public hearing within 30 days under the Administrative Adjudication law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Telo T. Taitague
Republican • legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 12/5/2025
Floor Vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Law 38-88 — signed
12/20/2025GovernorCommittee report filed
10/22/2025legislaturePublic hearing held
9/26/2025legislatureFiscal note filed
9/22/2025legislatureFiscal note requested
9/15/2025legislatureReferred to committee
9/15/2025legislatureIntroduced as Bill No. 189-38 (COR)
9/12/2025legislatureTransmitted to Governor
legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
9/12/2025
Committee Report
Enrolled (Public Law)
Transmittal
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