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PA HB2433

PA HB2433
Providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
06/20/2024
In Committee
07/12/2024
Crossed Over
07/01/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled "An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections," providing for corporate political contributions; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to prohibit foreign-influenced corporations from making expenditures or contributions to promote or defeat political candidates, ballot questions, or political parties and committees. It requires corporations making contributions or expenditures to certify that they are not foreign-influenced. The bill also imposes civil and criminal penalties on individuals and corporations that violate these provisions. The legislation aims to limit the influence of foreign money in Pennsylvania's political process.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 07/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Campaign Finance and Political Spending

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