Sec. 2. (a) This section applies only to an individual who:
(1) is not a member; and
(2) wants to be a candidate for election to the general assembly.
(b) Before an individual described in subsection (a) files the individual's declaration of candidacy, declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate, or petition of nomination for office or is selected as a candidate for the office under IC 3-13-1 or IC 3-13-2, the individual shall file with the principal administrative officer a statement of economic interests for the preceding calendar year.