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)

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Bill Overview

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6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 0 • No: 0

legislature vote • 12/5/2025

Floor Vote