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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance; intermediary disclosure<br>
<b>State:</b> Ariz.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 51st-1st-regular<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 1265<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Farley; Ableser; Hobbs; Jackson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/30/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/31/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> senate second read<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1265/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1265/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Requires full disclosure for those who serve as intermediaries for political contributions.
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance limits; recall election<br>
<b>State:</b> Ariz.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 51st-1st-regular<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 1262<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Reagan<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/30/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/21/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> judiciary:do pass<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1262/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1262/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Clarifying campaign contribution limits.
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<b>Title:</b> Disclosures; campaign finance; lobbying; enforcement<br>
<b>State:</b> Ariz.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 51st-1st-regular<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 1326<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Reagan; Landrum Taylor; Meza; Biggs<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/04/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/26/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> appropriations:do pass<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1326/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1326/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Establishes a public accountability commission and lowers limits on candidate expenditures
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance; in-kind contributions; disclosures<br>
<b>State:</b> Ariz.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 51st-1st-regular<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 1454<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Yee; Barto; Meza; Reagan<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/05/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 04/30/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> minority caucus recommends to concur: y<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1454/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/SB1454/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> SB 1454 modifies campaign finance disclosure rules concerning use of a company logo, trademark, trade name or trade dress by a candidate that owns or has a controlling interest in the company and other issues related to candidate campaign signs. As amended the bill also corrects most of the issues remaining from consolidated elections and puts some restrictions on municipalities requiring planned communities.
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<b>Title:</b> Clean elections commission amendments<br>
<b>State:</b> Ariz.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 51st-1st-regular<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 2575<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Thorpe; Quezada; Steele; Miranda; Orr; Seel; Sherwood<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/11/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/12/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> house second read<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/HB2575/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/HB2575/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Increases contribution limits
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance; committees; revisions<br>
<b>State:</b> Ariz.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 51st-1st-regular<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 2536<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Ugenti<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/11/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/12/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> elec:do pass amended<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 03/04/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 03/04/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/HB2536/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/az/bills/51st-1st-regular/HB2536/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Definitions related to permissible and impermissible political contributions
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<b>Title:</b> An act concerning changes to campaign finance laws and other election laws<br>
<b>State:</b> Conn.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 5<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Williams, Donald E.<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/09/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/04/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> SEN. RECOMMITTED TO GAE<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ct/bills/2013/SB5/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ct/bills/2013/SB5/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Requires more disclosure, increase certain disclosure limits, and clarify certain provisions of the standing campaign finance law.
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance<br>
<b>State:</b> Fla.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 1382<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Latvala<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/28/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 04/24/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 569<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/fl/bills/2013/S1382/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/fl/bills/2013/S1382/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Discontinuing Committees of Continuous Existance
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<b>Title:</b> Relating to campaign finance<br>
<b>State:</b> Hawaii<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013 Regular Session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 597<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Say; Coffman; Cullen; Har; Ichiyama; Jordan; Kawakami; Oshiro; Takayama; Choy<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/18/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/22/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/hi/bills/2013%20Regular%20Session/HB597/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/hi/bills/2013%20Regular%20Session/HB597/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Requires additional disclosure for independent expenditure committees
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<b>Title:</b> A bill for an act relating to campaign finance by establishing a voter-owned Iowa clean elections Act and fund, providing for funding from specified sources, including an income tax checkoff, providing an income tax exemption for contributions made to the fund, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions<br>
<b>State:</b> Iowa<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HF 43<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Hunter<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/16/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/22/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Subcommittee, Watts, Grassley, and Mascher.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ia/bills/2013-2014/HF43/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ia/bills/2013-2014/HF43/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Creates a public campaign fund for qualifying candidates.
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<b>Title:</b> A bill for an act establishing a voter-owned Iowa clean elections Act and fund, providing sources of funding, providing an income tax exemption for contributions made to the fund, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions<br>
<b>State:</b> Iowa<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HF 449<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Jacoby<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/06/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/06/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Subcommittee, Watts, Grassley, and Winckler.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ia/bills/2013-2014/HF449/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ia/bills/2013-2014/HF449/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Elections-contribution limits<br>
<b>State:</b> Ill.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 98th<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 3323<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Tom Cross<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/26/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/22/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/il/bills/98th/HB3323/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/il/bills/98th/HB3323/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b>  "[M]akes the limits that apply during a general primary election cycle apply during any election cycle." - Bill text 
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance - contributions - disclosure<br>
<b>State:</b> Md.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 620<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Olszewski; Arora; Bromwell; Cardin; DeBoy; Elliott; Frank; Frick; Krebs; Pendergrass; Reznik; Sophocleus; Stocksdale; M. Washington; Weir; Wood; Zucker<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/01/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/06/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/HB620/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/HB620/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Worse<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Enacts less stringent reporting requirements
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<b>Title:</b> Public funding and small donor act for general assembly elections<br>
<b>State:</b> Md.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 584<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Pinsky; Colburn; Ferguson; Frosh; Kittleman; Madaleno; Montgomery; Ramirez; Raskin; Rosapepe<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/01/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/06/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/SB584/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/SB584/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Replaces the Fair Campaign Finance Fund with the Public Elections Fund changes contribution limits
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<b>Title:</b> Public funding and small donor act for general assembly elections<br>
<b>State:</b> Md.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 1044<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Cardin; Barkley; Bobo; Carr; Frick; George; Hucker; Luedtke; Mizeur; Murphy; Niemann; Reznik; Rosenberg; Stein<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/08/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/26/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/HB1044/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/HB1044/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Repeals public financing for gubernatorial candidates, establishes system of public finance for qualifying candidates for the General Assembly, creates public election fund, changes disclosure requirements for some political contributions.
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance reform act of 2013<br>
<b>State:</b> Md.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 1039<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> The President (By Request - Commission to Study Campaign Finance Law) and Ferguson and Benson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/01/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 04/03/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/SB1039/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/SB1039/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Further clarify certain definitions
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<b>Title:</b> An Act To Increase Transparency in Reporting of Party Committees, Political Action Committees and Ballot Question Committees<br>
<b>State:</b> Maine<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 126<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HP 910<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Carey; Beaulieu<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/28/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/26/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> 23 Yeas - 12 Nays- 0 Excused - 0 Absent<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 06/10/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 06/10/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/me/bills/126/HP910/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/me/bills/126/HP910/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Stricter disclosure requirements
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<b>Title:</b> An Act To Amend Campaign Finance Laws<br>
<b>State:</b> Maine<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 126<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SP 447<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Tuttle<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/02/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/10/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 06/10/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 06/10/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/me/bills/126/SP447/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/me/bills/126/SP447/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Changes language of standing campaign finance act
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance and public disclosure law technical and conforming changes; public official definition expansion to fiscal analyst<br>
<b>State:</b> Minn.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SF 496<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Eken; Sieben; Rest<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/14/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/16/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> HF substituted on General Orders HF664<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/SF496/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/SF496/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Technical changes to preexisting law
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance and public disclosure law technical and conforming changes; public official definition expansion to fiscal analyst<br>
<b>State:</b> Minn.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SF 496<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Eken; Sieben; Rest<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/14/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/16/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> HF substituted on General Orders HF664<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/SF496/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/SF496/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Technical changes to preexisting law
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance and public disclosure law changed, and definition of public official expanded.<br>
<b>State:</b> Minn.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HF 664<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Laine; Eken<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/18/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/16/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Second reading<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/15/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/15/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/HF664/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/HF664/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Enacts technical changes and puts lower limits on anonymous cash contributions
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<b>Title:</b> This act charges the Attorney General with administering and enforcing ethics laws and imposes campaign contribution limits<br>
<b>State:</b> Mo.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 227<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> LeVota<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/29/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/14/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB227/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB227/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Modifies numerous provisions relating to campaign finance<br>
<b>State:</b> Mo.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 290<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Walsh<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/11/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/20/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB290/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB290/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Stricter disclosure requirements
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<b>Title:</b> Creates a method for publicly financing election campaigns for legislative and statewide candidates and caps contributions to political party committees<br>
<b>State:</b> Mo.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 298<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Holsman<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/12/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/20/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB298/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB298/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Modifies the law relating to campaign finance<br>
<b>State:</b> Mo.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 385<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Rupp<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/26/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/28/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB385/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB385/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Imposes contributions limits, redefines some rules for political committees
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<b>Title:</b> Modifies the law relating to campaign finance<br>
<b>State:</b> Mo.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 470<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Rupp<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/28/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/13/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB470/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mo/bills/2013/SB470/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Imposes contributions limits, redefines some rules for political committees
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<b>Title:</b> Consolidate elections, ethics, lobbying<br>
<b>State:</b> N.C.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 702<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Andrew C. Brock; Ronald J. Rabin<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/02/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 04/03/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/nc/bills/2013/SB702/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/nc/bills/2013/SB702/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Consolidates the functions of ethics, ethics and lobbying into one state agency
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<b>Title:</b> Relative to campaign contributions and expenditures<br>
<b>State:</b> N.H.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 250<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Barbara C French; Maureen R Mann; Kathleen M Hoelzel; Robert J Perry; Lou D'Allesandro; Martha Fuller Clark; Charles F Weed<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/03/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 08/06/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/20/2013 1:00 PM LOB 308<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/nh/bills/2013/HB250/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/nh/bills/2013/HB250/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Establishes a public finance fund for governor, councilor and state senator
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<b>Title:</b> Requires disclosure of contributions received and expenditures made by committees or organizations not affiliated or coordinated with any candidate, or committee organized to support or oppose public questions<br>
<b>State:</b> N.J.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 215<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> A 3863<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Gusciora, Reed; Stender, Linda; Eustace, Timothy J.; Wagner, Connie<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/21/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/14/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/nj/bills/215/A3863/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/nj/bills/215/A3863/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Requires disclosure of contributions received and expenditures made by committees or organizations not affiliated or coordinated with any candidate, or committee organized to support or oppose public questions.<br>
<b>State:</b> N.J.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 215<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 2616<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Turner, Shirley K.<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/04/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/04/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism &amp; Historic Preservation Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/nj/bills/215/S2616/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/nj/bills/215/S2616/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Requires issue advocacy organization disclosure; increases disclosure of campaign finance information; raises amount of money contributable to committees; modifies restrictions on contributions by certain business entities performing public contracts<br>
<b>State:</b> N.J.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 215<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 2748<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Beach, James; Greenstein, Linda R.<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 05/09/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/09/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism &amp; Historic Preservation Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/nj/bills/215/S2748/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/nj/bills/215/S2748/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> State ethics commission act<br>
<b>State:</b> N.M.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 190<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Egolf, Brian F., Jr.<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/22/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/07/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Sent to Senate Rules Committee &amp; Senate Judiciary Committee<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 03/07/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 03/07/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/nm/bills/2013/HB190/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/nm/bills/2013/HB190/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Creates a state ethics commission.
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<b>Title:</b> Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> A 1248<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Cahill; Galef; Paulin; Brennan; Rosenthal; Kavanagh; Benedetto; Dinowitz; Englebright; Goodell; Lifton; Magee; Millman; Ortiz; Sweeney; Thiele; Weisenberg<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/09/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/09/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> referred to election law<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A1248/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A1248/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Further clarifies what purposes political contributions may be used for
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<b>Title:</b> Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> A 2020<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Kavanagh; Galef; Stevenson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/09/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/09/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> referred to governmental operations<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A2020/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A2020/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 3110<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Gipson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/30/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/30/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to elections<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S3110/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S3110/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Political contributions may not be used for personal expenses.
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts a program for public financing of statewide elections, and elections for state senator, assembly person and district attorney; repealer<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> A 4116<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Ortiz; Brennan; Englebright; Gottfried; Clark; O'Donnell; Peoples-Stokes; Galef; Paulin; Rosenthal; Kavanagh; Lifton; Kellner; Millman; Cahill; Colton; Dinowitz; Glick; Lupardo; Thiele<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/31/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/31/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> referred to election law<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A4116/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A4116/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 3271<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Krueger; Addabbo; Avella; Squadron<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/31/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/31/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to finance<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S3271/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S3271/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts the "2013 Fair Elections Act"<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> A 4980<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Silver; Millman; Wright; Morelle; Weinstein; Gottfried; Peoples-Stokes; Kavanagh; Weprin; Scarborough; Lupardo; Maisel; Schimel; Bronson; Thiele; Abinanti; Benedetto; Braunstein; Brennan; Brindisi; Brook-Krasny; Buchwald; Cahill; Camara; Clark; Colton; Cook; Dinowitz; Englebright; Fahy; Farrell; Galef; Gantt; Gibson; Glick; Gunther; Hevesi; Hooper; Jacobs; Jaffee; Kellner; Kim; Lavine; Lentol; Lifton; Markey; Mayer; McDonald; Mosley; Moya; Nolan; O'Donnell; Ortiz; Otis; Paulin; Perry; Quart; Rosa; Rosenthal; Rozic; Russell; Sepulveda; Simotas; Steck; Sweeney; Titus; Weisenberg<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/13/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/07/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to elections<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/07/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/07/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A4980/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A4980/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Creates a public campaign fund for qualifying candidates.
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts the "2013 Campaign Finance Reform Act"<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 4009<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Adams; Addabbo; Avella; Squadron<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/04/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/04/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to elections<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4009/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4009/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Provides for partial public funding, limits personal use of campaign funds, and creates state elections enforcement board
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts the "2013 Fair Elections Act"<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 4705<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Stewart-Cousins; Gianaris; Adams; Addabbo; Avella; Breslin; Dilan; Espaillat; Gipson; Hoylman; Kennedy; Krueger; Latimer; Peralta; Perkins; Rivera; Serrano; Squadron; Stavisky; Tkaczyk<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/18/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/03/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Print number 4705a<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4705/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4705/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Enacts the "2013 fair elections act"; relates to providing for optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state; relates to identification of the source of certain political contributions.
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts the "integrity in elections act of 2013" to restrict the amounts and sources of campaign contributions"<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 4897<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Klein; Carlucci; Savino; Valesky<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/30/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 04/30/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to elections<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4897/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4897/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts the 2013 Local Fair Elections act<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> A 7123<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Abinanti; Weprin<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 05/01/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/01/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> referred to election law<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A7123/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/A7123/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Provides for "optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state"
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts the 2013 Local Fair Elections act<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 5208<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Stewart-Cousins<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 05/14/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/14/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to elections<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S5208/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S5208/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Provides for "optional partial public financing of certain election campaigns in this state"
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<b>Title:</b> A bill to amend the code of laws of south carolina, 1976, by adding article 4 to chapter 13, title 8 so as to establish the south carolina commission on ethics enforcement and disclosure, to provide for its powers, duties, procedures, and jurisdiction, and to provide penalties for certain violations; to repeal article 3, chapter 13, title 8 relating to the state ethics commission; to repeal article 5, chapter 13, title 8 relating to the house of representatives and senate ethics committees; to amend section 8-13-100, as amended, relating to definitions in regard to ethics, government accountability, and campaign reform, so as to revise certain definitions; to amend section 8-13-700, as amended, relating to use of an official position or office for financial gain, so as to provide that if a member of the general assembly determines that he has a conflict of interest, he must comply with certain requirements before abstaining from all votes on the matter, and to provide for when a public official who is required to recuse himself from a matter must do so; to amend section 8-13-740, as amended, relating to representation of another person by a public official before a governmental entity, so as to further delineate what is considered a contested case when representation by a member of the general assembly is permitted; to amend section 8-13-745, relating to paid representation of clients and contracting by a member of the general assembly or an associate in particular situations, so as to delete a prohibition against certain contracts with an entity funded with general funds; to amend section 8-13-1120, as amended, relating to contents of statements of economic interest, so as to further provide for these contents; to amend section 8-13-1300, as amended, relating to definitions in regard to campaign practices, so as to revise certain definitions; to amend section 8-13-1318, relating to acceptance of contributions to retire campaign debts, so as to require any such contributions to be used for this purpose only; to amend section 8-13-1338, relating to persons who may not solicit contributions, so as to include the head of any state agency who is selected by the governor, the general assembly, or an appointed or elected board; to amend section 8-13-1340, as amended, relating to restrictions on contributions by one candidate to another or through committees controlled by a candidate, so as to delete an exception for a committee controlled by a candidate if it is the only such committee, and to make conforming changes; to amend sections 8-13-1510 and 8-13-1520, both as amended, relating to penalties for ethical and other violations, and by adding section 8-13-1530 so as to further provide for the penalties for violations and for where certain wilful violations must be tried; and to repeal sections 8-13-710 and 8-13-715 relating to reporting of particular gifts and authorized reimbursements for speaking engagements.<br>
<b>State:</b> S.C.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> H 3945<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> G.M. Smith; Harrell; Lucas; Bannister; Toole; Stringer; Hamilton; Sottile; Barfield; Bingham; Spires; Hardwick; Owens; Hiott; Long; Erickson; Murphy; Horne; Willis; Gagnon; Simrill; Funderburk; Henderson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/11/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/05/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Debate interrupted<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/01/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/01/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/sc/bills/2013-2014/H3945/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/sc/bills/2013-2014/H3945/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Establishes the South Carolina Commission on Ethics Enforcement and Disclosure
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<b>Title:</b> A bill to enact the "2013 Ethics Reform Act"<br>
<b>State:</b> S.C.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 338<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Hayes; L. Martin; Cromer; Fair; Alexander; O'Dell; Peeler; Gregory; Courson; Malloy; Lourie; Rankin<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/06/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 02/07/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to Subcommittee: Rankin (ch), Hutto, Malloy, Campsen, Massey<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/sc/bills/2013-2014/S338/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/sc/bills/2013-2014/S338/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Strengthens enforcement of campaign finance violations and requires electronic filing
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<b>Title:</b> An act relating to campaign finance<br>
<b>State:</b> Vt.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> H 481<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Buxton, Sarah E.<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/12/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/12/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Government Operations<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/vt/bills/2013-2014/H481/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/vt/bills/2013-2014/H481/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Amends language in the standing campaign finance act
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<b>Title:</b> An act relating to campaign finance law<br>
<b>State:</b> Vt.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 82<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> White, Jeanette K.; Ayer, Claire; Baruth, Philip; Kitchel, Jane; Lyons, Virginia \Ginny\"; MacDonald; Mark A.; Mazza; Dick; McCormack; Dick; Starr; Robert<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/06/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/10/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> House message House appointed Conference Committee members<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/08/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/08/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/vt/bills/2013-2014/S82/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/vt/bills/2013-2014/S82/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Increases disclosure requirements for PACs and party committees
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<b>Title:</b> An act relating to a revision of vermonts campaign finance laws<br>
<b>State:</b> Vt.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> H 104<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Koch, Thomas F. \Tom\"; Buxton; Sarah E.; Donahue; Anne B.; McFaun; Francis \"Topper\"; Stevens; Will"<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/29/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/29/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Government Operations<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/vt/bills/2013-2014/H104/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/vt/bills/2013-2014/H104/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Amends language in the standing campaign finance act
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<b>Title:</b> Modifying time frames applicable to certain public disclosure commission requirements.<br>
<b>State:</b> Wash.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 1377<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Bergquist; Buys; Hunt; Fitzgibbon; Van De Wege; Carlyle<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/24/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/13/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 02/14/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 02/14/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/wa/bills/2013-2014/HB1377/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/wa/bills/2013-2014/HB1377/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Modifying time frames applicable to certain public disclosure commission requirements.<br>
<b>State:</b> Wash.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 5257<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Roach; Benton; Rivers; Conway; Fraser<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/24/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/13/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/wa/bills/2013-2014/SB5257/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/wa/bills/2013-2014/SB5257/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Prohibiting certain campaign contributions by lobbyists during regular session<br>
<b>State:</b> W. Va.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 88<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Green; Miller; Sypolt; McCabe<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/13/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 03/27/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> On 2nd reading to Finance<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/wv/bills/2013/SB88/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/wv/bills/2013/SB88/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Enacts a program for public financing of statewide elections, and elections for state senator, assembly person and district attorney; repealer<br>
<b>State:</b> N.Y.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 4501<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Avella<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/03/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 04/03/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Referred to elections<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4501/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ny/bills/2013-2014/S4501/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2012<br>
<b>State:</b> D.C.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 19<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> B 19-0641<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Bowser<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/04/2012<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 01/30/2012<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Returned by Mayor<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/dc/bills/19/B19-0641/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/dc/bills/19/B19-0641/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Establishes, on an emergency basis, the DC Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Board
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<b>Title:</b> An act to amend title 15 of the Delaware code relating to enhanced disclosure, reporting and disclaimer requirements in Delaware's campaign finance laws<br>
<b>State:</b> Del.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 146<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 300<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Gilligan; DeLuca; Bennett; Barbieri; Brady; Carson; Heffernan; Jaques; Q. Johnson; Keeley; Kowalko; Longhurst; Mitchell; Mulrooney; Schooley; Schwartzkopf; Scott; B. Short; Viola; D.E. Williams; D.P. Williams; Hudson; Osienski; Blevins; Bushweller; Ennis; Henry; Peterson; Sokola; Sorenson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 04/24/2012<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 08/15/2012<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Signed by Governor<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/08/2012<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/08/2012<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/de/bills/146/HB300/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/de/bills/146/HB300/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> "It closes a loophole with campaign advertisements, requires prompt reporting of third-party spending on campaign ads and requires greater disclosure from those who spend money to influence elections." - news.delaware.gov
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<b>Title:</b> Relating to campaign spending<br>
<b>State:</b> Hawaii<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013 Regular Session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 1147<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> C. Lee; Belatti; Hanohano; Johanson; Nishimoto; Saiki; Tsuji<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/23/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/18/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Act 112, 6/14/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212).<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 03/05/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 03/05/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/hi/bills/2013%20Regular%20Session/HB1147/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/hi/bills/2013%20Regular%20Session/HB1147/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Increases transparency in campaign spending: Identification of certain top contributors in advertisements, greater oversight of political committee filing, more reporting requirements for noncandidate committees.
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<b>Title:</b> Elec cd-campaign contributions<br>
<b>State:</b> Ill.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 97th<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 3722<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Don Harmon; Barbara Flynn Currie<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/10/2012<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 07/06/2012<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0766<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/30/2012<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/30/2012<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/il/bills/97th/SB3722/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/il/bills/97th/SB3722/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Worse<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Lifts contribution limits to candidates when outside money comes in
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2013<br>
<b>State:</b> Md.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 1499<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> The Speaker (By Request - Commission to Study Campaign Finance Law) and Cardin; George; Summers<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/28/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/02/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Approved by the Governor - Chapter 419<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 04/08/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 04/08/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/HB1499/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/md/bills/2013/HB1499/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Closes the Maryland 'LLC loophole,' allows for the creation of a new type of political committee: Legislative Party Caucus Committee
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<b>Title:</b> Campaign finance and public disclosure provisions modifications<br>
<b>State:</b> Minn.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SF 661<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Sieben; Rest; Winkler; Bernardy<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/21/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 05/28/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Secretary of State, Filed 5/28/2013<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 05/15/2013<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 05/15/2013<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/SF661/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/mn/bills/2013-2014/SF661/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Creates stricter provision for disclosure of political contributions
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<b>Title:</b> An act relating to elections -- disclosure of political contributions and expenditures (would impose a regulatory structure relating to the sources of political spending.)<br>
<b>State:</b> R.I.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2012<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB 7859<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Blazejewski; Fox; Ajello; Marcello; Edwards<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 02/28/2012<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/26/2012<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> 06/26/2012 Signed by Governor<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> 06/13/2012<br>
<b>Passed House:</b> 06/13/2012<br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ri/bills/2012/HB7859/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ri/bills/2012/HB7859/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Creates a regulatory structure for monitoring political spending.
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<b>Title:</b> Public records and meetings<br>
<b>State:</b> Fla.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013 regular session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 4<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> Senate<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Ethics and Elections<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> <br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> <br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> <br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/fl/bills/2013/S4/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/fl/bills/2013/S4/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> "Public Records and Meetings; Creating an exemption from public records requirements for written referrals and related records held by the Commission on Ethics, the Governor, the Department of Law Enforcement, or a state attorney; creating an exemption for records relating to a preliminary investigation held by the Commission on Ethics; creating an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of proceedings of the Commission on Ethics in which the referrals are discussed or acted upon; providing for future repeal and legislative review of the exemption under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, etc."
- flsenate.gov
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<b>Title:</b> An act concerning disclosure of independent expenditures and changes to other campaign finance laws and election laws<br>
<b>State:</b> Conn.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013 Regular Session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> HB6580<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> House<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Osten; Harp; Crisco Jr; Musto; Santiago<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 03/06/2013<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 06/18/2013<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Signed by Governor<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ct/bills/2013/HB6580/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ct/bills/2013/HB6580/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Authorizes unlimited spending from state parties in political campaigns
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<b>Title:</b> Ethics<br>
<b>State:</b> Fla.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013 regular session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SB 2<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> Senate<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Ethics and Elections<br>
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<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/fl/bills/2013/S2/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/fl/bills/2013/S2/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> y<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Neutral<br>
<b>Summary:</b> Ethics reform - "Ethics; Prohibiting public officers from accepting additional employment with the state or any of its political subdivisions under specified conditions; providing circumstances under which the Commission on Ethics must determine if an attorney or a certified public accountant failed to disclose information provided by the filing individual on the filed statement; authorizing the commission to collect an unpaid fine within a specified period of issuance of the final order; deleting references to committees of continuous existence, etc." - flsenate.gov
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<b>Title:</b> Requires campaign finance statement to be filed within two calendar days if contribution equaling or exceeding $1,000 is received during 14-day period immediately preceding election.
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<b>State:</b> Ore.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013 regular session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> hb 2419<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> House<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Matthews<br>
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<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/or/bills/2013%20Regular%20Session/HB2419/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/or/bills/2013%20Regular%20Session/HB2419/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> A study bill for an act establishing a voter=owned Iowa clean elections Act and fund, providing sources of funding, providing an income tax exemption for contributions made to the fund, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions<br>
<b>State:</b> Iowa<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 2013-2014 regular session<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> SSB 1072<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> Other<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Jochum, Danielson<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/24/2013<br>
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<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ia/bills/2013-2014/SSB1072/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ia/bills/2013-2014/SSB1072/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See title
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<b>Title:</b> An act relative to disclosure of political spending<br>
<b>State:</b> Mass.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 187th Legislature (2011-2012)<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> S 2375<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> upper<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Joint Committee on Election Laws<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 07/26/2012<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 07/30/2012<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> New draft substituted as amended, see<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ma/bills/187th/S2375/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ma/bills/187th/S2375/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> "The bill closes loopholes for undisclosed corporate (profit and non-profit) political spending, clamps down on avoiding disclosure by funneling money through intermediary groups, and requires ads to list the top 5 donors to the organization sponsoring the ad." - Tyler Creighton, Common Cause Massachusetts
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<b>Title:</b> An act to strengthen the campaign finance law<br>
<b>State:</b> Mass.<br>
<b>Legislative Session:</b> 187th Legislature (2011-2012)<br>
<b>Bill ID:</b> H 1985<br>
<b>Originating Chamber:</b> lower<br>
<b>Sponsors:</b> Walz<br>
<b>First Action Date:</b> 01/24/2011<br>
<b>Last Action Date:</b> 07/26/2012<br>
<b>Latest Action:</b> Accompanied a new draft, see<br>
<b>Passed Senate:</b> <br>
<b>Passed House:</b> <br>
<b>OpenStates Link:</b> <a href="http://openstates.org/ma/bills/187th/H1985/" target="_blank">http://openstates.org/ma/bills/187th/H1985/</a><br>
<b>Passed?:</b> Pending<br>
<b>Better/worse/neutral for disclosure?:</b> Better<br>
<b>Summary:</b> See summary of Massachusetts bill S 2375
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