Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires presidential and vice presidential candidates to release the previous 5 years of tax returns in order to appear on the ballot.

Highlights:

• Requires all presidential and vice-presidential candidates to file their federal tax returns from the previous 5 years with the state board of elections no later than 63 days before the presidential primary (Sec. 1).

• Requires the board of elections to make such tax returns publicly available on its website within 7 days of the filing deadline (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits candidates who do not comply from appearing on the ballot (Sec. 1).

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