Bill > A4432

This bill expands existing law to prohibit candidates for any elective public office, or their representatives, from soliciting campaign contributions while on any public property, including property owned or leased by the State, counties, municipalities, school districts, fire districts, or other local government entities. It also prohibits any person from making campaign contributions to such candidates while on these public properties. The bill defines "property" as buildings used for official government functions and clarifies that terms like "contribution" and "candidate" have the meanings already established in existing election law. While generally prohibiting these activities, an exception is made if public property is rented or reserved for a private group's non-governmental meeting, allowing contributions among members of that group during their use of the space. Violators face a minimum penalty of $5,000, and the Election Law Enforcement Commission is given jurisdiction to enforce these provisions.