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WI AB819
WI AB819Expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.
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Introduced
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
In Committee
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to renumber 11.1208 (4); and to create 11.1208 (4) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: expressly prohibiting a foreign national from making a contribution to a referendum committee.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions to referendum committees in Wisconsin, and prohibits referendum committees from accepting such contributions. The term "foreign national" is defined in federal law, referring to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The bill aims to expressly prohibit this type of political spending by non-citizens in state referendum campaigns.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
Jimmy Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Dave Considine (D)*,
Gary Hebl (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Sondy Pope (D)*,
Katrina Shankland (D)*,
Kristina Shelton (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Don Vruwink (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Stephen Smith (D),
Duey Stroebel (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab819 |
| AB819 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1671061.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/AB819.pdf |
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