House Bill No. by Representative Jackson proposes to amend the existing campaign finance law in Louisiana by changing the application of contribution limits from being per election to per calendar year. The bill specifically amends R.S. 18:1505.2, which currently imposes limits on the amount of campaign contributions that a single source can make to a candidate for each election. The new legal language inserted into the law clarifies that these contribution limits will now apply on a yearly basis, thereby allowing for a more consistent and predictable framework for campaign financing.

The bill also includes specific provisions regarding contributions to unsuccessful major office candidates and their campaign committees, establishing a limit of ten thousand dollars per calendar year for contributions made by political committees. Additionally, it sets a higher limit of twenty thousand dollars per calendar year for contributions from certified political committees to these candidates. The changes aim to streamline the campaign finance process and ensure that contribution limits are uniformly applied throughout the year, rather than being tied to individual elections.

Statutes affected:
HB11 Original: 18:2(H)(1)