Bill > S2391

This bill amends the existing campaign finance laws in Massachusetts in several ways: 1) It defines "county office" and "state office" for the purposes of campaign finance reporting requirements. 2) It updates and clarifies the reporting requirements for different types of candidates and political committees, including the deadlines and information that must be disclosed. 3) It requires candidates appointed to positions requiring confirmation by the Executive Council to dissolve any political committees organized on their behalf within 6 months of confirmation. 4) It directs the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to promulgate regulations regarding the use of websites and social media for campaign purposes, and regulations to address filing requirements for candidates newly subject to the depository system. 5) It repeals a previous section of the law and sets an effective date for that repeal. The overall effect is to modernize and standardize the campaign finance reporting requirements in Massachusetts, while also providing additional oversight and transparency measures.

Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2391