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DE SB155

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Permits political parties to establish segregated "building funds" by opening a dedicated bank account and notifying the Commissioner within 7 days.

  • Exempts building fund contributions from the standard $20,000 per-election-period contribution limit for political parties.

  • Restricts building fund expenditures to telephone and communications services, rental or purchase of equipment, office supplies, and rental or purchase of office buildings.

  • Requires political parties with building funds to maintain complete records for 3 years and file annual reports disclosing contributions over $100, expenditures over $100, and in-kind contributions exceeding $100.

  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Campaign Contributions And Expenditures.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ELECTIONS) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Administrative Services/Elections6/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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