SB 916 Oregon Senate · 2019 Regular Session

Relating to political communications.

Summary
Prohibits expenditures from caucus political committees that are coordinated with candidates for office of state Senator or state Representative from qualifying as independent expenditures. Requires caucus political committee to receive signed consent form from candidate for office of state Senator or state Representative before caucus political committee makes expenditure other than independent expenditure in support of or in opposition to candidate. Permits Secretary of State to impose fine of up to $10,000 for each instance of caucus political committee incorrectly identifying independent expenditure as expenditure made in coordination with candidate for office of state Senator or state Representative. Requires independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to clearly identified candidate to include statement "This independent message was paid for and produced without the knowledge, consent or cooperation of any candidate."
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2019 Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Committee
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Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 1, 2019
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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