House amendment makes the following changes to the 2nd edition.

Amends subsection (a) of GS 163-278.12to requirean individual or entity incurring expenses in excess of $1,000 (was, $300)for making independent expenditures, but not otherwise required to report them,to file a statement of such expenditures with the appropriate board of elections. Makes conforming changes to subdivisions (1) and (2) of subsection(d) of this section, regarding the requirements for making an initial report of independent expenditures as required under this section. Deletes provision that required reporting the incurring of expenses or receipt of donations exceeding $1,000 within 48 hours to further independent expenditures. Adds new subsection (h) to provide that the amounts in subsection (a) and subdivision (d)(1) of this section is $300, and not $1,000, if the independent expenditures pertain to a municipal election or a municipalcandidate.