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FL H1373

FL H1373
Electioneering Communications Organizations


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Introduced
01/08/2022
In Committee
01/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to electioneering communications organizations; amending s. 106.011, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "electioneering communication"; amending s. 106.03, F.S.; revising the expenditure level at which groups engaged in electioneering communications must file a statement of organization with specified entities within a specified timeframe; requiring electioneering communications organizations to include certain information in their statements of organization; providing for civil penalties for late filings; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "electioneering communication" to apply after the close of the qualifying period for the office sought by the candidate, instead of within 30 days before a primary or special primary election or 60 days before any other election. It also lowers the expenditure threshold for groups engaged in electioneering communications to file a statement of organization from $5,000 to $1,000, and requires electioneering communications organizations to include more detailed information in their statements of organization. The bill also imposes civil penalties for late filings of statements of organization.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Public Integrity & Elections Committee (on 03/14/2022)

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