HB 3930
Permits a public official to establish a specific purpose account for purposes of expending donations of funds to the account for specified emergency expenses.
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows public officials to establish specific purpose accounts to receive donations for covering emergency expenses. It requires the official to provide notice, accept donations for a limited time, and spend the funds only for the specified emergencies. The Secretary of State must make records of these accounts publicly available. The bill also includes provisions regarding lobbying and campaign contributions.
Key provisions
- Public officials can establish specific purpose accounts for emergency expenses.
- Officials must provide notice to the Secretary of State before establishing an account.
- Donations to the account must be accepted for a limited time (30 days).
- Funds can only be spent on the specified emergency expenses outlined in a notice.
- Officials must submit reports to the Secretary of State detailing donations and expenditures.
- The Secretary of State must make account records publicly available.
- Lobbyists are prohibited from donating to these accounts.
- A violation of the bill’s provisions can result in a civil penalty.
Who is affected
- Public officials
- Donors of funds
- The Secretary of State
- Political committees
- Lobbyists
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for public officials to accept donations for emergency expenses.
- Requires transparency through public disclosure of account records.
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