Introduced
by
To require a corporation that wants to make an independent expenditure advocating the election or defeat of a candidate to file a notice with Secretary of State five days in advance disclosing details including how much, what for, where the money will be spent, and more. In addition, the corporation would have to disclose the names of the five highest contributors to the political ad or other form of expenditure. Ads would have to contain specific disclaimers, including the name of the corporation president. The bill is part of a package comprised of House Bills 6182 to 6187, introduced after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v Federal Election Commission ruling that overturned a law restricting independent expenditures not just by for-profit businesses, but also by unions and non-profit groups motivated by ideological or political concerns.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 64 to 42 (details)
To require a corporation that wants to make an independent expenditure advocating the election or defeat of a candidate to file a notice with Secretary of State five days in advance disclosing details including how much, what for, where the money will be spent, and more. In addition, the corporation would have to disclose the names and addresses of all contributors to the ad. Ads would have to contain specific disclaimers, including the name of the corporation president. The bill is part of a package comprised of House Bills 6182 to 6187, introduced after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v Federal Election Commission ruling that overturned a law restricting independent expenditures not just by for-profit businesses, but also by unions and non-profit groups motivated by ideological or political concerns.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
