H 867
An Act relative to bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees
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Bill overview
This bill addresses campaign contributions made at events like bake sales, farmer’s markets, and community festivals, which are often organized by political party committees. It aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding these types of donations. The bill seeks to clarify how these events are regulated under election laws and ensure proper disclosure of contributions. Specifically, it focuses on contributions made at these types of gatherings.
Key provisions
- Requires disclosure of contributions made at bake sales, farmer’s markets, and community festivals.
- Defines ‘political party committees’ for the purposes of campaign finance regulations.
- Specifies reporting requirements for contributions received at these events.
- Ensures compliance with existing campaign finance laws regarding contribution limits and disclosure.
- Addresses potential loopholes in current regulations regarding these types of fundraising events.
Who is affected
- Political party committees
- Campaign contributors
- Candidates
- Elections officials
- The public
Notable changes
- Clarifies the application of existing campaign finance laws to events beyond traditional campaign fundraising activities.
- Addresses potential inconsistencies in regulation regarding contributions at community events.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill H.867 194th (Current)
An Act relative to bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 867) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to campaign contributions at bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees. Election Laws.
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Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.867
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) |
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