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Introduced
01/08/2022
01/08/2022
In Committee
01/14/2022
01/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to campaign finance; amending s. 106.03, F.S.; requiring that certain political committees dissolve and, within a certain period, dispose of certain funds in a specified manner; providing that certain transfers of funds are not contributions or expenditures for certain purposes; amending s. 106.08, F.S.; revising the maximum contribution amount that a person or political committee may make to a candidate for legislative office; prohibiting the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, a member of the Cabinet, or a member of the Legislature from soliciting or accepting contributions during certain periods on behalf of certain persons; providing penalties; amending s. 106.141, F.S.; requiring a political committee that is dissolved to dispose of certain funds and file a certain report within a specified period; requiring a political committee to dispose of certain funds by certain means; providing reporting requirements; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes the following key changes to campaign finance laws in Florida:
1. Requires political committees that do not receive contributions or make expenditures exceeding $5,000 in a 24-month period to dissolve and dispose of any residual funds within 90 days.
2. Lowers the maximum contribution amount that a person or political committee can make to a candidate for legislative office from $1,000 to $3,000.
3. Prohibits the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet members, and legislators from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during legislative sessions on behalf of themselves, their political parties, certain organizations, or legislative candidates.
4. Imposes penalties for knowingly and willfully violating the contribution limits, including fines and possible dissolution of the violating entity.
5. Requires political committees that are dissolved to dispose of any remaining funds and file a report on the disposition within 90 days.
The overall intent of the bill is to reform campaign finance laws by imposing stricter contribution limits, regulating fundraising activities during legislative sessions, and requiring timely disposition of funds by inactive political committees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in Public Integrity & Elections Committee (on 03/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1359 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1359/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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