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CT HB05322

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the expenditure threshold for groups promoting or opposing referendum questions from $1,000 to $2,000 before they must register as a political committee
  • Groups at or below the $2,000 threshold are exempt from filing as a political committee and submitting campaign finance statements, provided they file a certification with the proper authority before making expenditures
  • Groups exceeding $1,000 in spending must file a statement of organization and register as a political committee within three business days
  • All groups remain subject to contribution and expenditure limitations under campaign finance law regardless of whether they file formal registration
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Expenditure Thresholds For A Group Organized Solely For The Purpose Of Promoting The Success Or The Defeat Of A Referendum Question.

Last Action

File Number 277

4/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/24/2010

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