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GA HB1016
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Taylor Bennett
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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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