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Introduced
12/15/2021
12/15/2021
In Committee
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Crossed Over
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to campaign financing; amending s. 106.08, F.S.; providing applicability of a limitation on certain political contributions; providing a definition; providing that a foreign national may not make or offer to make certain contributions or expenditures; amending s. 106.113, F.S.; revising limitations on the use or acceptance of public funds for certain political advertisements or communications by a local government or a person acting on behalf of a local government; revising applicability; providing for construction; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's campaign finance laws in several ways. First, it clarifies that the $3,000 contribution limit applies only to persons who are not Florida residents and political committees without a registered office in the state. Second, it defines "foreign national" to include foreign governments, political parties, corporations, and individuals without U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and prohibits such foreign nationals from making political contributions or expenditures in Florida elections. Finally, the bill revises restrictions on the use of public funds by local governments for political advertisements or communications related to ballot issues, while allowing factual reporting, posting information on government websites, and other specified activities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (2)
Public Integrity and Elections Committee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-56 (on 04/08/2022)
Official Document
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