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OR SB500

OR SB500
Relating to campaign finance; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/25/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Prohibits candidates for state office from accepting contributions in excess of amounts specified and from sources not specified. Prohibits candidates for state office from accepting contributions in excess of amounts specified and from sources not specified. Prohibits certain political committees from accepting contributions in excess of amounts specified and from sources not specified. Defines "small donor committee." Establishes Task Force on the Public Financing of Campaigns to conduct analysis and determine best method or methods to publicly finance campaigns in Oregon. Sunsets task force on December 31, 2024. Repeals Ballot Measure 47 (2006), currently held in abeyance, which establishes limits on political campaign contributions and independent expenditures on candidate races and establishes certain campaign finance disclosure requirements. Becomes operative November 6, 2024.

AI Summary

This bill: Prohibits candidates for state office from accepting contributions in excess of specified amounts from certain sources, such as individuals, small donor committees, legislative caucus committees, and political party committees. It also prohibits certain political committees, like legislative caucus committees and multilegislative candidate committees, from accepting contributions in excess of specified amounts. The bill defines "small donor committee" and establishes a task force to analyze and determine the best method or methods to publicly finance campaigns in Oregon. The bill repeals a ballot measure that previously established limits on political campaign contributions and independent expenditures. The changes made by the bill become operative on November 6, 2024, and the bill declares an emergency.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/25/2023)

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