2011 House Bill 4236

Require disclosures in certain electronic political communications

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Lisa Brown (D-39)

To require that automated phone calls (“robocalls”), faxes, or emails used by political campaigns and advocating the election or defeat of a candidate disclose the identity of the person paying for the communication and whether it is authorized by a candidate, with violations a misdemeanor subject to a 93 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections

March 29, 2012

Motion by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

The motion passed by voice vote

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections