Bill > SB00604

This bill modifies the definition of "state contractor", "prospective state contractor", and "subcontractor" in Connecticut's campaign finance laws to explicitly exclude individuals who are only paying licensing fees to state agencies. Specifically, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify that a person is not considered a state contractor, prospective state contractor, or subcontractor solely because they have paid a required business license fee to a state agency. This change is significant because under current campaign finance regulations, these definitions can trigger restrictions on political contributions and solicitations. By narrowing the definitions, the bill reduces the regulatory burden on individuals and businesses who simply need to pay standard licensing fees to operate in the state. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to provide more clarity and reduce potential unintended consequences in the campaign finance regulations. The modification ensures that routine licensing fee payments do not automatically classify a person or business as a state contractor for the purposes of political contribution restrictions.

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