Introduced
by
To revise references in the state Campaign Finance Act to make it conform with the restrictions proposed by House Bills 6182 to 6187. The bills are part of a package introduced after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v Federal Election Commission ruling that independent expenditures by a corporation advocating the election or defeat of a candidate cannot be limited under the First Amendment. The overturned law restricted certain campaign activity not just by for-profit businesses, but also by unions and non-profit groups motivated by ideological or political concerns.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 64 to 42 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
