Bill > HB06320

This bill modifies existing campaign finance regulations to prohibit lobbyists from making financial contributions during legislative sessions to legislators or state officers who are running for municipal office. Specifically, the bill expands existing restrictions on lobbyist contributions by adding a new category of prohibited contributions for candidates seeking municipal offices. The bill defines "municipal office" as an elective position where only voters from a single town, city, borough, or political subdivision can vote, explicitly excluding state senator and representative positions. During regular, special, or reconvened sessions of the General Assembly, lobbyists and their political committees are now prohibited from making, offering, or soliciting contributions for candidates running for municipal office. The legislation also modifies rules about exploratory committees, requiring treasurers to file notices of dissolution and manage surplus funds more transparently, particularly when those funds include contributions from lobbyists. The bill aims to reduce potential conflicts of interest and prevent undue influence during legislative sessions by limiting financial interactions between lobbyists and candidates seeking local elected positions.

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