Forms have several functions that will simplify preparation and increase accuracy in your filings:

•      Instructions are available for form fields:

To display help, simply hold your cursor over the field you want more information about.  Alerts are displayed automatically if you enter data incorrectly or make an invalid selection on the form;

•      The form checks the data entered for compliance with filing requirements and alerts the filer about problems that must be fixed;

•      Dynamic features allow extra pages to be added for information that will not fit on the basic form;

•      When the form is complete and the data validated, it can be filed electronically with both the House and Senate using a single submission and the Senate password;

•      The form can also be used by filers who want to complete the form on a computer and then print and submit by mail or hand delivery.

All functions to complete and file your forms have been built in and are available using buttons that are located in pertinent locations throughout the form.  Functionality will vary based on the state of your form.  Forms are downloaded in the Edit mode, and changed to Filing mode by the Form Complete process.