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IN HB1379
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Justin Moed
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AI Summary
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Limits contributions to members of the Indiana General Assembly and candidates for that office to $100 per calendar year from any source (corporation, labor organization, individual, or other person).
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Applies contribution restrictions to both sitting legislators and legislative candidates.
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Establishes civil penalties for violations, with penalties for legislative contribution limit violations equal to two times the amount of contributions received or $1,000, whichever is greater, plus investigative costs.
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Effective date is January 1, 2018.
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Amends Indiana Code sections 3-9-2-3, 3-9-2-4.5 (new section), and 3-9-4-16.
Legislative Description
Campaign finance limits. Provides that a member of the general assembly or a candidate for election to the general assembly may not accept contributions of more than $100 in any calendar year.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
1/17/2017