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MO SB825

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jolie Justus

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes campaign contribution limits for Missouri state offices: $10,000 for statewide offices (governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor, attorney general), $5,000 for state senator, $2,500 for state representative, and $2,500-$10,000 for other offices based on electoral district population
  • Limits apply to contributions from any committee or person other than the candidate per election cycle
  • Contribution limits shall increase every even-numbered year starting January 1, 2013, adjusted by the cumulative consumer price index and rounded to the nearest $25
  • Attributes contributions from persons under 14 years of age to their parents or guardians toward contribution limits
  • Imposes penalties of $1,000 plus an amount equal to each nonallowable contribution on committees accepting improper contributions, with candidates and treasurers personally liable for payment

Legislative Description

Imposes campaign contribution limits

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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