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MA H867

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Roy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 55 of the General Laws to exclude certain small purchases from the definition of "contribution" under campaign finance law
  • Exempts individual payments totaling less than $10,000 per calendar year for food, beverages, or goods sold by political party committees at bake sales, farmer's markets, or community festivals
  • Applies only to items sold at a "nominal price per item" by committees organized under G.L. c. 52, §§2 and 3
  • Allows the exemption even when the purchase price exceeds the actual cost of goods sold
  • Filed by Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (10th Norfolk) on January 14, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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