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MO HJR91
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Bringer
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment establishing contribution limits for state elections, with limits varying by office (ranging from $325 for state representatives to $1,275 for statewide executive offices per individual donor)
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Allows political party committees to contribute up to 10 times the individual contribution limits, with reduced amounts for unopposed primary candidates
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Implements automatic annual increases to contribution limits on January 1 of even-numbered years based on cumulative consumer price index, rounded to the nearest $25
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Prohibits committees from transferring funds to other committees, except transfers to candidate committees (unless intended to conceal donor identity), with penalties ranging from notification for first violation to class D felony charges for third and subsequent violations
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Establishes surcharge penalties of $1,000 plus an amount equal to each illegal contribution, payable to the ethics commission, with 10-day opportunity to return nonallowable contributions
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the laws regarding campaign contributions to candidates and committees
Last Action
Referred: Spec Stand Com on Gov. Account. & Ethics Reform
5/14/2010