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GA HB1016

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Taylor Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits mailing political campaign literature that clearly advocates for the election or defeat of a specific candidate unless the literature includes the name of the person or organization responsible for the mailing
  • The disclosure requirement applies only when the mailing is done in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, a candidate's campaign committee, their agents, or a political party or body or its agents
  • Violations are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500.00
  • Adds new Code section 21-5-16 to Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government
  • Sponsored by Representative Bennett of the 80th District

Legislative Description

Ethics in government; mailing of any literature in connection with any political campaign for any public office which clearly advocates the election or defeat of a specific candidate; prohibit

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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