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Introduced
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a major State contractor to file a certain statement with the State Board of Elections if the major State contractor made a certain disbursement during the reporting period to a certain advocacy organization that makes disbursements for public communications relating to a major State project in which the major State contractor has a financial interest; requiring that certain covered disbursements be attributed to a major State contractor; requiring a major State contractor to maintain certain records; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires major state contractors to file a statement with the State Board of Elections if they made a "covered disbursement" to an "advocacy organization" that makes public communications relating to a major state project in which the contractor has a financial interest. The bill defines key terms like "major state contractor," "advocacy organization," and "covered disbursement." The bill also requires the State Board to prepare forms, retain the statements, and report violations to the State Ethics Commission. Additionally, the bill imposes record-keeping requirements on major state contractors and allows the State Board to audit advocacy organizations. Penalties for non-compliance include criminal fines and imprisonment, as well as civil penalties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Eric Luedtke (D)*,
Marlon Amprey (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Linda Foley (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Marvin Holmes (D),
Jay Jalisi (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Sara Love (D),
Roxane Prettyman (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Dana Stein (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Last Action
Hearing 4/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) and Hearing canceled (Budget and Taxation) (on 04/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1343?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1343t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 433128/1 (Delegate Shoemaker) Rejected (36-90) | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0003/hb1343_43312801.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 433126/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0003/hb1343_43312601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb1343_hgo.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb1343_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1343f.pdf |
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