Government Transparency and Campaign Finance; transparency in foreign funded political activities within the state; provide

Added a new definition of 'control' that includes ownership of at least 20% voting interest, board representation, ability to appoint/discharge members, proxy voting, and other means of directing company affairs.

Added a new category (D) to 'hostile foreign principal' definition to include entities that are subject to control by hostile foreign governments or aliens, even if not directly owned.

Expanded exemptions from registration requirements to include pre-1950 membership organizations formed to advocate for common member interests on public policy matters.

Added language clarifying that registration is required unless the person is exempt under the Code section.

Added an exemption stating that industry, trade, or professional associations promoting member interests are not considered foreign supported political organizations

Removed 'nonresident alien of a hostile foreign country' from the definition of hostile foreign principal

Removed the category for partnerships, committees, associations, corporations, and other entities that are at least 20 percent beneficially owned by hostile foreign governments or entities

Removed the category for partnerships, committees, associations, corporations, and other entities organized under the law of or having principal place of business in a hostile foreign country

Added 'AS PASSED SENATE' header to indicate the bill's current legislative status.