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Introduced
01/23/2024
01/23/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Theresa Gavarone (R)*,
Rob McColley (R)*,
Andrew Brenner (R),
Brian Chavez (R),
Jerry Cirino (R),
Bob Hackett (R),
Steve Huffman (R),
Terry Johnson (R),
Al Landis (R),
George Lang (R),
Sandy O'Brien (R),
Michele Reynolds (R),
Kristina Roegner (R),
Mark Romanchuk (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Tim Schaffer (R),
Shane Wilkin (R),
Last Action
Referred to committee: Government Oversight (on 11/12/2024)
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