BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1525: Campaign finance reform

Regulating campaign finances.

Summary

Provides for disclosure of electioneering communications;
Prohibits state contractors from making campaign contributions;
Extends contribution limits to all public offices;
Prohibits candidates from accepting more than $1,000 in the aggregate from a political action committee in any election; and
Prohibits corporations or labor organizations from using general treasury funds for contributions or expenditures to influence an election.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to campaign finance reform;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 26, 2005First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1525 (2021–22) Enforcement of judgments · Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 2021
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HB 1525 (2015–16) Beverage containers · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1525 (2013–14) Birth certificates · Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2013
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