An Act relative to the campaign finance reporting cycle
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to standardize the campaign finance reporting cycle in Massachusetts. It aims to establish a consistent timeframe for candidates and committees to file reports with the state, ensuring greater transparency in campaign finance activities. The legislation seeks to clarify and streamline the current reporting process, potentially reducing confusion and improving accountability.
Key provisions
- Establishes a uniform campaign finance reporting cycle.
- Specifies the frequency of reporting requirements.
- Clarifies reporting thresholds for contributions and expenditures.
- Addresses the timing of reporting for election cycles.
- Requires detailed reporting of contributions and expenditures.
- Updates definitions related to campaign finance terms.
- Mandates electronic filing of campaign finance reports.
Who is affected
- Candidates for public office
- Political committees
- Campaign treasurers
- The Massachusetts Office of Campaign Finance
- Voters
Notable changes
- Potentially changes the current, potentially inconsistent, campaign finance reporting schedule.
- May require electronic filing of reports.
- Could clarify thresholds for reporting requirements.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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