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This bill modifies campaign finance regulations in several key ways. It expands the definition of a "contribution" and "expenditure" to include more types of financial activities, such as in-kind contributions from corporations, and clarifies what constitutes a candidate, committee, and various types of political spending. The bill introduces new reporting requirements for corporations, including those regulated under Chapter 355 and foreign nonprofit corporations, mandating that they disclose in-kind contributions and expenditures related to supporting or opposing candidates or ballot measures. Corporations making expenditures of $500 or more must file detailed reports with the appropriate election officer, including information about the amount, date, payee, and purpose of the expenditure. The bill also subjects these corporations to constitutional limitations on contributions and expenditures, ensuring greater transparency in political spending. Additionally, the bill updates definitions related to political committees, clarifies when an individual becomes a candidate, and establishes more precise rules for reporting political contributions and expenditures, with the overall aim of increasing accountability and disclosure in campaign financing.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB190&year=2025&code=R