Bill > SF1996

This bill modifies several campaign finance and election-related provisions in Minnesota statutes, focusing on clarifying definitions and regulations around political communications, expenditures, and reporting requirements. The bill updates the definition of "expressly advocates" and "independent expenditure" to provide more precise language about what constitutes political communication, and introduces a new term "disbursement" to cover various types of political spending. It establishes more detailed standards for determining when an expenditure is considered "coordinated" with a candidate's campaign, including specific content and conduct standards that would trigger such a classification. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for candidates, mandating more timely disclosure of personal contributions to their own campaigns, and updates disclaimer requirements for various forms of political communications, including digital and audio/video media. Additionally, the bill adjusts the timing and scope of electioneering communications and refines the rules around how political advertisements must identify their sponsors. These changes aim to increase transparency in campaign finance and provide clearer guidelines for political communications and expenditures.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1996&ssn=0&y=2025