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MD HB576

MD HB576
Election Law - Political Clubs


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Introduced
01/20/2021
In Committee
01/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering the application of certain provisions of law for the purpose of requiring a political club to be established as a political committee and to file a certain statement of organization; repealing the exemption for political clubs from the requirement that campaign finance entities file campaign finance reports at the State Board of Elections in a certain manner; repealing a certain exemption for political clubs from the prohibition on paying a person other than a campaign finance entity to defray certain costs; etc.

AI Summary

This bill alters the application of certain provisions of election law to require political clubs to be established as political committees and file a statement of organization with the State Board of Elections. It repeals the exemption for political clubs from the requirement to file campaign finance reports and pay for campaign expenses through a campaign finance entity. The bill also provides a transition period for existing political clubs to comply with the new requirements starting on October 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m. (on 01/21/2021)

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