BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
HB 1053: Independent political advert
Requiring clearer political ads undertaken as independent expenditures.
Summary
- An additional requirement is established for political advertising undertaken as an independent expenditure that is in written form, such as brochures, articles, newspaper ads, or tabloids. If such if the advertising cites a vote that is taken by a candidate, the legislation must be identified and the relevant legislative text included.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1053), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- John Pennington (R-18)
- Introduced
- January 13, 1997 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 1998
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: John Pennington (R-18)
3 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
HB 1053 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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