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PA HB966
PA HB966In primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions, providing for disclosure of electioneering communications and further providing for contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations or unincorporated associations.
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Introduced
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
In Committee
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions, providing for disclosure of electioneering communications and further providing for contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations or unincorporated associations.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to further provide definitions, require disclosure of electioneering communications, and restrict contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations, or unincorporated associations. It defines terms like "direct mail," "electioneering communication," and "public communication," and requires nonprofit organizations that spend over $25,000 on electioneering communications to file disclosure statements. The bill also requires certain nonprofit organizations to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth if they expect to make $25,000 or more in contributions or expenditures to support or oppose candidates, ballot questions, or referendums. Additionally, the bill restricts entities like corporations from making contributions or expenditures for electioneering communications.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (23)
Gerald Mullery (D)*,
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Frank Dermody (D),
Neal Goodman (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Rob Matzie (D),
Stephen McCarter (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Thomas Murt (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Christopher Quinn (R),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Tarah Toohil (R),
Perry Warren (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 03/26/2019)
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