Bill > HB05410

This bill makes several changes to Connecticut's campaign finance laws: (1) It provides exemptions for communications that clearly identify the Governor or President of the United States, and for campaign training conducted by party committees. (2) It permits the use of Citizens' Election Program grant funds to offset dependent care costs. (3) It increases transparency with respect to moneys paid to campaign consultants. (4) It increases disclosure of independent expenditures and prohibits such expenditures by foreign-influenced entities. (5) It reveals persons behind political committees and contributors to such committees. (6) It revises the manner in which the State Elections Enforcement Commission processes complaints. (7) It requires online platforms to disclose purchasers of political advertisements. (8) It ensures the amount of funds in the Citizens' Election Fund is sufficient to provide grants to each qualified candidate committee under the Citizens' Election Program. (9) It creates bright lines between coordinated and independent spending. (10) It permits members of the State Elections Enforcement Commission to serve more than two consecutive terms. (11) It permits gubernatorial candidates participating in the Citizens' Election Program to raise additional funds and qualify for supplemental grants.

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