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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

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:30 2/2/2021 ) (on 02/02/2021)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0576?ys=2021RS 01/21/2021
BillText http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0576f.pdf 01/21/2021
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