Bill > H679

This bill proposes to create a payroll deduction system that allows employees to voluntarily contribute to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and candidate or other political committees. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring employers to deduct and remit voluntary contributions from employees' paychecks to certified "covered organizations" (not-for-profit organizations or political committees), with a minimum contribution of $2 per pay period. 2. Establishing standards for valid authorization and revocation of contributions, including employees being able to authorize contributions to up to two covered organizations. 3. Prohibiting employers from interfering with or retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under this law, and empowering the Attorney General to enforce the law and adopt necessary regulations. 4. Clarifying that the law does not affect collective bargaining agreements or make employers intermediaries or conduits under campaign finance laws. 5. Providing for the law to take effect on January 1, 2025.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H679