SF 1996 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Campaign finance provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's campaign finance rules by clarifying what constitutes "expressly advocating" for or against a candidate (e.g., ads that clearly name a candidate or unambiguously push for their election). It adds specific requirements for digital campaign ads to include disclaimers identifying who paid for them, and refines definitions for "coordinated" spending (where groups work directly with candidates) versus "independent" spending. These changes directly affect political campaigns, advocacy groups, and digital advertisers who run election-related content. The bill aims to make disclosure rules clearer and more consistent across traditional and digital platforms.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Referred to Elections
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Feb 27, 2025
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Introduction and first reading
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