An Act improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to enhance the transparency of campaign finance reporting for committees involved in statewide ballot questions in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve the clarity and accessibility of information regarding contributions and expenditures made by these committees. The emergency preamble indicates the need for immediate action to achieve the bill’s purpose. The bill updates reporting requirements to better inform voters about campaign activity.
Key provisions
- Requires statewide ballot question committees to provide more detailed reporting on contributions.
- Specifies the types of expenditures that must be reported.
- Establishes clearer guidelines for disclosing donors.
- Mandates regular and timely filing of campaign finance reports.
- Addresses potential gaps in current reporting requirements.
- Clarifies definitions related to campaign finance reporting.
- Requires committees to disclose the source of funds.
- Updates reporting thresholds for certain contributions.
Who is affected
- Statewide ballot question committees
- Political donors
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Campaign finance regulators
- Political organizations
Notable changes
- Updates reporting requirements for statewide ballot question committees.
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Sponsors
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11 on record
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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