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Introduced
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
In Committee
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Crossed Over
02/24/2022
02/24/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2022
05/29/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Election Law - Campaign Finance - Enforcement FOR the purpose of altering the statute of limitations for certain prosecutions related to violations of State election laws; imposing certain restrictions related to candidacies, political committee positions, and elected offices if a certain civil penalty has not been paid; altering enforcement mechanisms related to violations of State campaign finance laws, including the amount of certain civil penalties, and the manner for imposing certain penalties; prohibiting certain actions related to campaign finance filings; establishing certain record retention requirements regarding the filing of certain statements of contributions by persons providing compensation to a regulated lobbyist; and generally relating to the enforcement of campaign finance laws. BY renumbering Article - Election Law Section 14-108 and 14-109, respectively to be Section 14-111 and 14-112, respectively Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 5-106(h) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Election Law Section 13-332, 13-332.1, 13-333, 13-604.1(d), (l), and (n)(1)(i), and 14-107(c) Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Election Law Section 13-604.1(a) through (c) and (r) Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY repealing Article - Election Law Section 14-107(d) and (e) Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Election Law Section 14-108, 14-109, and 14-110 Annotated Code of Maryland (2017 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - General Provisions Section 5-716(c) and (l) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY adding to Article - General Provisions Section 5-716(l) and (n) Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Maryland's election laws and enforcement of campaign finance laws. Key provisions include:
- Extending the statute of limitations for certain election law violations from 3 to 4 years.
- Prohibiting individuals who have failed to file required campaign finance reports or pay related fines from becoming candidates or campaign treasurers.
- Increasing civil penalties for certain campaign finance violations, up to $2,000 per violation.
- Establishing a civil citation process, overseen by the State Prosecutor, for unintentional campaign finance violations, with enforcement through the District Court.
- Requiring detailed record-keeping and reporting of contributions made to regulated lobbyists, with civil and criminal penalties for violations.
- Generally strengthening enforcement mechanisms and penalties related to campaign finance laws in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 642 (on 05/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0015?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_642_sb0015e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0015e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 113922/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0015_11392201.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0015_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0015t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 803728/1 (Senator Hough) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0015_80372801.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 143921/1 (Senator Cassilly) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0015_14392101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0015_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0015f.pdf |
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