Relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
What changed between versions
New restrictions prohibit political committees from knowingly accepting contributions from foreign nationals or persons that have received more than $100,000 in foreign funding in the preceding four years.
Added new definitions for 'foreign national' including individuals not US citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties, and US persons owned by foreign entities.
Requires political committees to obtain written affirmations from contributors confirming they are not foreign nationals and have not received excessive foreign funding.
Requires additional certification in campaign reports confirming compliance with foreign funding restrictions.
Creates new criminal offenses (Class B misdemeanor) and civil penalties (up to twice the contribution amount) for violating foreign funding restrictions.
Establishes confidential donor protection for nonprofit organizations, preventing public servants from disclosing lawful donor identities unless a violation is proven.
The new provisions apply to contributions and activities occurring on or after September 1, 2025.