Government Administration and Elections Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: HB-6663
Title: AN ACT REVISING CERTAIN CAMPAIGN FINANCE STATUTES.
Vote Date: 3/29/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 3/26/2021
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
The Government Administration and Elections Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill seeks to adjust Connecticuts campaign finance laws. Utilizing federal court rulings
pertaining to independent expenditure committees and aggregate contribution limits for
individuals, the bill attempts to ensure that Connecticut is adhering to the proper laws
governing campaign finance. Additionally, this bill attempts to increase transparency and
accountability in the realm of campaign finance.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
Michael J. Brandi, Executive Director and General Counsel, State Elections
Enforcement Commission (SEEC): SEEC strongly supports HB 6663, a bill that would
bring a new level of transparency and disclosure to campaign finance in Connecticut. In order
to comply with the rulings issued by various courts in recent years, SEEC believes that the
narrowly-tailored statutory adjustments in this bill are critical in terms of achieving full
compliance. SEEC views these measures as long overdue and strongly supports the bill.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
None expressed.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None expressed.
Reported by: Trevor Hoffman Date: 03/29/2021
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Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 9-611, 9-601, 9-613, 9-614, 9-615, 9-620
GAE Joint Favorable: 9-611, 9-601, 9-613, 9-614, 9-615, 9-620
File No. 480: 9-611, 9-601, 9-613, 9-614, 9-615, 9-620