Bill > H818

This bill requires individuals in major policymaking positions to disclose donations to certain tax-exempt organizations and other entities that engage in political activities. Specifically, the bill mandates that these policymakers report any transfer of money or value exceeding $1,000 to organizations like 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), 501(c)(6), and 527 organizations that are involved in political activities such as supporting or opposing candidates, ballot questions, or making electioneering communications. The disclosure must be made to the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, and political committees are also required to report the identities of policymakers who make such transfers. The term "major policymaking position" is referenced from another section of law, and the bill aims to increase transparency by requiring disclosure of financial contributions that could potentially influence political processes. This legislation applies to policymakers regardless of whether they receive compensation for their position and covers a wide range of potentially politically active organizations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H818