Status & Hearings:
• The bill PASSED the Senate, but did not pass the House and died in House Rules. It will get another chance in the 2024 session.
Bill Summary (House amended version):
• Specifies that for purposes of political campaign contribution limits, contributions made by an entity are aggregated with the contributions made by each individual who owns or holds a majority interest in the entity.
• Specifies that the contributions of different entities are aggregated for purposes of campaign contribution limits when one entity is established, financed, maintained, or controlled by the other, or when the same individual owns or holds a majority interest in each entity.
• Provides that a limited liability company may make campaign contributions only if it is has been in existence for at least a year and has filed a declaration that the company is a legitimate business and was not created for the sole purpose of making campaign contributions.
*Please check the bill page for current status and upcoming hearings.*
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