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CT HB05518

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces Section 9-621 of the general statutes to make technical grammatical revisions to election disclosure requirements, effective upon passage.

  • Changes the word "which" to "that" throughout the statute in multiple contexts involving political communications, advertising, and expenditures.

  • Removes the word "whatsoever" from the exemption for editorials and news stories published in newspapers and magazines without compensation.

  • Changes "In the event" to "If" in provisions regarding campaign treasurer replacement and distribution of previously printed communications.

  • Changes "a" to "an Internet" in provisions requiring tax-exempt organizations making independent expenditures in radio or audio advertising of thirty seconds or less to provide a website address listing top five contributors.

Legislative Description

An Act Making Technical Revisions To The Statute Concerning Election Disclosure.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/19

3/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections3/14/2012

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