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FL S1890

Bill

Status

Passed

5/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits contributions to political committees sponsoring or opposing initiative-based constitutional amendments to $3,000, with the limit ending once the Secretary of State issues a certificate of ballot position and designating number for the amendment.

  • Preempts counties, municipalities, and other local governmental entities from enacting contribution limits that differ from state law or imposing any restrictions on contributions to political committees, electioneering communications organizations, or expenditures for electioneering communications and independent expenditures.

  • Voids any existing or future local limitations or restrictions on campaign contributions and expenditures that conflict with state law.

  • Prohibits candidates from donating surplus campaign funds to charitable organizations that employ the candidate.

  • Expands eligibility for candidates to donate surplus funds directly to the state or a political subdivision without requiring candidates to hold state office or subdivision office, effective July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Campaign Financing

Last Action

Chapter No. 2021-16

5/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/1/2021
Ethics and Elections3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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