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OH SB215

OH SB215
Prohibit foreign national contributions for ballot issues


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Introduced
01/23/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

Bill Summary

To amend sections 3517.01, 3517.10, 3517.12, 3517.13, and 3517.992 of the Revised Code to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or expenditures regarding ballot issue campaigns.

AI Summary

This bill amends sections of the Ohio Revised Code to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or expenditures regarding ballot issue campaigns. Specifically, it requires any committee in charge of an initiative or referendum petition to comply with campaign finance laws as a political action committee if they receive contributions or make expenditures to achieve the successful circulation of the petition. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including fines of up to three times the amount of the prohibited contribution or expenditure. Additionally, the bill requires alternative political organizations, which are a type of entity that makes contributions or expenditures, to comply with campaign finance reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Referred to committee: Government Oversight (on 11/12/2024)

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