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LA HB170

LA HB170
Allows a candidate to receive campaign contributions in the form of crypto-currency


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Introduced
02/24/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 18:1491.5(C) and (G)(1) and to enact R.S. 18:1483(21), 1488, and 1491.5(F), relative to campaign contributions, to provide for the definition of crypto-currency; to provide for procedure relative to accepting crypto-currency as a campaign contribution; to provide for the use and reporting of crypto-currency contributions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill allows candidates, officeholders, or political committees to accept campaign contributions in the form of cryptocurrency. It defines cryptocurrency as a digital or virtual currency not issued by a central authority that functions as a medium of exchange using encryption technology. The bill outlines procedures for accepting and using cryptocurrency contributions, including the requirement to sell the cryptocurrency and deposit the proceeds into an account before making an expenditure. It also specifies the information that must be obtained and recorded when accepting a cryptocurrency contribution to ensure its legality. Additionally, the bill requires the Louisiana State Law Institute to rearrange the definitions in the existing law in alphabetical order.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs. (on 03/14/2022)

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