2007 Senate Bill 285

Require payer disclosure on internet or satellite campaign ads

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To require election campaign ads broadcast by satellite or over the internet to include disclosures like those required for TV or radio ads regarding who is paying for the ad and whether or not it is not authorized by a candidate.

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight

April 4, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 18, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 19, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 19, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics