MN SF4113

Modifies the definition of "express advocacy" to include communications that use specific words like "vote for," "elect," or "support," or communications susceptible of no other reasonable interpretation than as advocating for or against a candidate.

Requires campaign advertisements paid for by committees (except party units or principal campaign committees) to disclose the committee's three top contributors receiving $10,000 or more in cumulative contributions within the preceding 12 months.

Establishes detailed disclosure requirements for campaign advertisements across different media formats (television, radio, print, online) specifying font sizes, placement, and duration standards for disclaimer and top contributor disclosures.

Creates a new category of "electioneering communications" referring to clearly identified candidates within 30-60 days of elections and requires disclosure statements for organizations spending over $1,500 annually on such communications.

Increases civil penalties for campaign finance violations, including penalties up to three times the cost of a campaign advertisement for disclosure failures and up to $1,000 for late filing of electioneering communication statements.