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Introduced
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/06/2020
05/06/2020
Introduced Session
2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) implement federal court rulings regarding independent expenditure political committees and aggregate contribution limits for individuals, (2) establish disclosure requirement for independent expenditures attacking or supporting incumbents before they form committees, (3) specify that certain communications publicizing candidate debates are not deemed expenditures, (4) align campaign finance statement filing schedules for statewide and legislative office candidates, (5) specify the period for certain reporting of independent expenditures, and (6) specify the authority with which certain independent expenditure disclosure statements are to be filed.
AI Summary
This bill:
1. Implements federal court rulings regarding independent expenditure political committees and aggregate contribution limits for individuals.
2. Establishes a disclosure requirement for independent expenditures attacking or supporting incumbents before they form committees.
3. Specifies that certain communications publicizing candidate debates are not deemed expenditures.
4. Aligns campaign finance statement filing schedules for statewide and legislative office candidates.
5. Specifies the period for certain reporting of independent expenditures.
6. Specifies the authority with which certain independent expenditure disclosure statements are to be filed.
The bill makes various changes to Connecticut's campaign finance laws, including provisions related to independent expenditure political committees, contribution limits, disclosure requirements, and filing schedules.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Government Administration and Elections Committee (J)
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/06 (on 03/02/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05406&which_year=2020 |
Bill | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2020/TOB/h/pdf/2020HB-05406-R00-HB.PDF |
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