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CT SB01188

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "foreign national" to include foreign principals, non-citizens/non-permanent residents, and entities with at least 5% foreign ownership by a single foreign owner or 20% combined foreign ownership
  • Classifies entities as foreign nationals if foreign owners participate in decisions about election-related activities or if 501(c)(4) organizations receive at least 20% of income from foreign sources
  • Makes it illegal for foreign nationals to make any contribution, promise of contribution, or expenditure in Connecticut elections, directly or indirectly
  • Prohibits any person from soliciting, accepting, or receiving contributions or covered transfers from foreign nationals
  • Violations constitute illegal practices subject to penalties under existing election law (Section 9-623), effective upon passage

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Foreign Political Spending.

Last Action

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

5/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/11/2023
Government Administration and Elections3/3/2023

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