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CT SB00603
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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Any surplus funds beyond the $5,000 charitable distribution must still be returned to the Citizens' Election Fund
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The charitable organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity serving the candidate's district
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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)
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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