Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination by convention with more than one political party.

Contracts

• Political Consulting Agreements: Amend Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with external lobbyists and political strategists. Insert a clause requiring them to verify candidate eligibility under SB901 prior to recommending contributions. Liability for "wasted" contributions to disqualified candidates should shift to the vendor.
• Executive Employment Agreements: For corporate officers seeking public office, ensure contracts reflect that a violation of SB901 results in total disqualification, potentially altering their leave-of-absence or return-to-work timelines.

Hiring/Training

• Government Affairs Staff: Brief your internal relations team on the "Dual-Filing Prohibition." They must understand that a candidate hedging their bets by filing in two primaries is a toxic asset.
• PAC Boards: Educate your PAC Board that contributions made prior to the SOS certification deadline carry a new specific risk of forfeiture without refund.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Candidate Questionnaires: Update pre-endorsement questionnaires to include a mandatory warranty: *"Candidate certifies they have not and will not file for a place on the ballot with any other political party for the current election cycle."*
• Ineligibility Monitoring: Establish a protocol to monitor Secretary of State notices starting 10 days after the filing deadline. If a supported candidate is flagged, immediately freeze support and document the notice for internal audit purposes.

Fees & Costs

• No New Statutory Fees.
• Cost Risk: The primary financial impact is the potential loss of PAC funds contributed to candidates who are subsequently disqualified. There is no statutory "clawback" provision in this bill for donors.