SB 825 - Justus, Jolie
Imposes campaign contribution limits
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5931S.01I
Title
SB 825
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2012
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 825 - The act imposes contribution limits for individuals and committees in support of candidates running for public office. Surcharges will be imposed upon committees that accept or give contributions exceeding the limits.
The limits are as follows for contributions made by or accepted from any person other than the candidate and all committees:
• $10,000 for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, or Attorney General.
• $5,000 for Senators.
• $2,500 for Representatives.
• $2,500 for any other office, including judicial office if the population of the area is under 100,000.
• $5,000 for any other office, including judicial office if the population of the area is between 100,000 and 250,000.
• $10,000 for any other office, including judicial office if the population of the area is over 250,000.
This act is similar to HB 633 (2009), HB 687 (2009), SB 389 (2009), SB 270 (2009), SB 648 (2010), and SB 546 (2012).
CHRIS HOGERTY