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IN HB1035

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Earl Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School board candidates are prohibited from accepting contributions from individuals residing outside Indiana or political action committees that make contributions to candidates outside Indiana
  • Candidates who receive prohibited contributions must return the funds to the contributor
  • If a candidate cannot locate the contributor, the contribution must be sent to the county election board for deposit in the county election and registration fund, if one exists
  • If the county has not established a county election and registration fund, the contribution must be sent to the county executive for deposit in the county's general fund
  • The law becomes effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

School board candidate contributions. Provides that a candidate of a school board office may not accept a contribution from a contributor if the contributor: (1) resides outside Indiana; or (2) is a political action committee that makes contributions to candidates outside Indiana. Requires the candidate to return such a contribution to the contributor. Provides that, if the candidate is unable to locate the contributor, the candidate shall send the contribution to the county election board if the county has established a county election and registration fund, or the county executive for deposit in the county's general fund if the county

Last Action

Representatives Wright and Smith, V. added as coauthors

1/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Elections and Apportionment1/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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