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MN SF3281

MN SF3281
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board direction to adopt rules related to disclaimer requirements


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Introduced
02/21/2022
In Committee
02/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to campaign finance; modifying a definition related to express advocacy in certain communications; requiring additional information on the independent expenditure disclaimer; directing the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to adopt rules related to disclaimer requirements on small electronic communications; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 211B.04, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, section 10A.01, subdivision 16a.

AI Summary

This bill proposes several changes to campaign finance laws in Minnesota. It modifies the definition of "expressly advocating" to include a broader range of communications that promote, support, criticize, or oppose a candidate. It also requires more information to be included in the disclaimer on independent expenditures, including the top three contributors funding the expenditure. Additionally, the bill directs the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to adopt rules for the disclaimer requirements on small electronic communications, such as online banner ads and text messages, where the full disclaimer may not be conveniently printed.

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Last Action

Referred to State Government Finance and Policy and Elections (on 02/21/2022)

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