House Bill No. [insert number] amends the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act by redefining key terms related to campaign contributions and expenditures. Specifically, it modifies the definitions of "contribution" and "expenditure" to include provisions for "electioneering communications." The bill removes the phrase "otherwise influencing" from both definitions and replaces it with "providing for an electioneering communication in order to influence." This change emphasizes the role of electioneering communications in the context of financial contributions and expenditures related to elections.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "electioneering communication," which is described as any advertisement or material that promotes or opposes a candidate within thirty days of an election. This definition encompasses various forms of media, including oral, visual, digital, or written content, and specifies that such communications must be interpreted as advocating for the election or defeat of candidates. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and regulation of campaign financing by clarifying the definitions and scope of election-related communications.

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