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CT SB00603

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Participating candidates in the Citizens' Election Program may now distribute up to $5,000 of surplus campaign funds to charitable organizations that provide services to the area represented by the office sought

  • Any surplus funds beyond the $5,000 charitable distribution must still be returned to the Citizens' Election Fund

  • The charitable organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity serving the candidate's district

  • Extended deadline for charitable distributions to 120 days after a primary defeat or June 30th following a November election (versus 90 days or March 31st for other surplus distributions)

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Distribution Of Surplus Funds From A Candidate Committee That Participated In The Citizens' Election Program.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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