The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 515, seeks to amend section 9-704 of the general statutes regarding the maximum individual contribution amount under the Citizens' Election Program. The bill introduces new legal language stating that the maximum individual contribution amount, once adjusted by the State Elections Enforcement Commission based on the consumer price index, will remain in effect until the next adjustment is made by the commission. This means that the adjusted amount will not change until a subsequent adjustment occurs.
The purpose of this bill is to provide stability in the maximum individual contribution amount under the Citizens' Election Program by ensuring that it remains fixed until the commission decides to make a new adjustment. This change aims to simplify the contribution process and provide clarity for contributors regarding the limits on their donations.