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CT SB00596

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Kissel

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 157 of the general statutes to allow opposing candidates for the same elective office to voluntarily agree to accept half the full grant amount from the Citizens' Election Program
  • Candidates seeking the reduced grant must each receive half the aggregate dollar amount in qualifying contributions normally required for participating candidates in that office
  • Candidates must receive the same quantity of qualifying contributions from individuals within the district as required for participating candidates
  • Permits mutual agreement between opposing candidates to reduce their Citizens' Election Fund grants by 50 percent

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Voluntary Reductions In Citizens' Election Program Grants.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections

1/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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