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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Fair Elections system, which provides voluntary public funding to qualified legislative candidates who agree to contribution and expenditure limits. The bill creates the Massachusetts Fair Elections Fund to distribute public matching funds to certified candidates, sets qualifying contribution requirements and contribution/expenditure limits for participants, and creates a Special Commission on Fair Elections to oversee and study the system. Participants must comply with the program's rules to receive public funds, while non-participating candidates are not bound by the limits. The bill aims to promote fair elections through campaign finance reform.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S464 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S464.pdf |
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