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CT SB01132

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Redefines "bundle" to apply to any person (not just lobbyists) who forwards five or more contributions to a single committee or raises contributions at a fund-raising event, effective January 1, 2012.

  • Requires disclosure of bundlers' names and addresses in campaign finance statements for candidates for statewide office, state senator, state representative, and certain political committees.

  • Expands contribution certification requirements to include disclosure of contributor status as a communicator lobbyist, state contractor, prospective state contractor, or principal thereof; removes prior certification language limiting these disclosures.

  • Maintains existing requirements for campaign treasurers to request missing contributor information within three business days and return contributions if information is not provided within fourteen days.

  • Applies all changes to primaries and elections held on or after January 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Campaign Finance Disclosure.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/11

3/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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