2006 House Bill 5572

Allow "retroactive" campaign contributions

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To eliminate a limitation on "retroactive" campaign contributions made to a candidate after an election, but counted toward the giver's contribution limit for that past election cycle. Under current law such contributions are only allowed to the extent that they are used to pay off campaign debt from a past election. The bill would allow a particular giver to contribute the maximum amount for a previous election cycle, and also contribute the maximum amount for the current election cycle.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics