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MD HB1343

MD HB1343
Major State Contractors - Donations to Advocacy Organizations - Disclosure


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Introduced
02/11/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
03/21/2022
Passed
Dead
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)

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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