H 818
An Act requiring major policy makers to disclose donations to entities engaging in political activity
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain high-ranking government officials, often referred to as ‘major policy makers,’ to publicly disclose any donations they make to organizations that engage in political activities. The goal is to increase transparency around potential influence of money in politics. The bill aims to ensure that the public has access to information about who is supporting these organizations and potentially shaping political discourse. This disclosure would cover donations to groups involved in lobbying, campaign finance, or other political activities.
Key provisions
- Requires disclosure of donations from ‘major policy makers’ to political entities.
- Defines ‘major policy makers’ – likely including elected officials and appointed executive branch staff.
- Covers donations to organizations engaging in political activity.
- Specifies the reporting requirements for these disclosures.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and maintaining the disclosed information.
- Mandates that the disclosed information be publicly accessible.
Who is affected
- State elected officials
- Appointed executive branch staff
- Political organizations
- Donors to political organizations
- The public
Notable changes
- Increases transparency in political donations.
- Requires disclosure of donations previously not publicly available.
- Potentially limits the influence of undisclosed donations.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.818 194th (Current)
An Act requiring major policy makers to disclose donations to entities engaging in political activity
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to the disclosure of donations by major policy makers engaging in political activity. Election Laws.
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Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.818
| 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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