House Bill No. aims to amend the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act by updating definitions related to contributions and expenditures. Specifically, it modifies the definitions of "contribution" and "expenditure" to include provisions for electioneering communications, which are defined as advertisements or materials that advocate for the election or defeat of candidates within thirty days of an election. The bill removes the phrase "otherwise influencing" from both definitions and replaces it with language that emphasizes the role of electioneering communications in influencing electoral outcomes.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "electioneering communication," detailing the types of materials that fall under this category and the specific timeframe in which they are relevant. This change aims to clarify the regulations surrounding campaign finance and ensure that electioneering communications are adequately accounted for in the context of contributions and expenditures. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in campaign financing by explicitly incorporating electioneering communications into existing legal frameworks.

Statutes affected:
HB898 Original: 18:1483(6)
HB898 Engrossed: 18:1483(6)
HB898 Enrolled: 18:1483(6)