Campaign advertisements; independent expenditures, electioneering communications, etc.
Summary
Campaign advertisements; independent expenditures; electioneering communications; disclaimer requirements. Broadensthe scope of disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisementsto include electioneering communications, as defined in the bill,and messages advocating for the passage or defeat of a referendum.The bill also requires an advertisement that is an independent expenditureor expressly advocates for the passage or defeat of a referendum,to contain a disclaimer providing the names of the sponsor's three largest contributors or individuals representing a contributor thatis not an individual.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2022
Last action Feb 15, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 26, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 24, 2022
Committee
Assigned P & E sub: Subcommittee #2
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104045D
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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