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CT SB01188
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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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
Full Bill Text
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