House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Amends GS 163-278.8 to require campaign expenditure for nonmedia expenses of more than $100 (was, $75) to be made by a verifiable form of payment; makes conforming changes to provisions related to payment type, accounting, and reporting.

Amends GS 163-278.8A, concerning the exemption of certain sales made by a political party executive or affiliated committee from being considered campaign donations, to require that no purchaser make total purchases exceeding $100 (was, $50).

Amends GS 163-278.310 to provide that the name of any donor making a total legal expense donation of $100 (was, $50) or less in a calendar quarter does not have to be reported; makes conforming changes.

Amends GS 163-278.316 to require legal expense donations in excess of $100 (was, $50) be made by a noncash method that can be subject to written verification.

Makes additional technical changes to GS 163-278.8A, GS 163-287.11, and GS 163-278.14.

Makes conforming changes to the effective date and the act's titles.