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MN HF2050

Campaign finance; expressly advocating definition modified, electioneering communications disclosure provided, prorating contribution methods or general treasury money use amended, and penalties provided.


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Introduced
03/04/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020

Introduced Session

91st Legislature 2019-2020

Bill Summary

Campaign finance; expressly advocating definition modified, electioneering communications disclosure provided, prorating contribution methods or general treasury money use amended, and penalties provided.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the definition of "expressly advocating" for campaign finance purposes, provides disclosure requirements for "electioneering communications" (communications that refer to a candidate and are made in proximity to an election), amends the methods for associations to prorate the use of general treasury money for independent expenditures and ballot question expenditures, and establishes penalties for failures to file required disclosure statements. The bill is effective January 1, 2020 and applies to expenditures and electioneering communications made on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Returned by Chair to Government Operations (on 02/13/2020)

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