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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Passed
Dead
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Exempting religious organizations from certain campaign finance laws
AI Summary
This bill exempts religious organizations from certain campaign finance laws. Specifically, it exempts the cost of communications by religious organizations from the definition of a "contribution" or "expenditure" under campaign finance laws, if complying with those laws would burden the organization's sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. The bill also directs the commissioner to broadly construe these exemptions for religious organizations. Additionally, the bill states that religious organizations are exempt from the requirement to file reports for election communications, electioneering communications, or independent expenditures, even if the organization does not have tax-exempt status.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
(H) Died in Standing Committee (H) State Administration (on 04/29/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=162&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=SB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20211 |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/SB0199/SB0162_2.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/2021/SB0199/SB0162_1.pdf |
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