February 8, 2019 •
Massachusetts Considering Lowering Union Contribution Limit
The Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance released draft regulations this week that would reduce the amount of money a union can contribute to a candidate annually from $15,000 to $1,000.
A state law banning corporate contributions was upheld by the high court this year, but the ruling noted Massachusetts law was unclear regarding contributions from unions.
The draft regulation would also cap union contributions at $500 to a PAC, and $5,000 to a political party.
A public hearing on the draft regulations will be held on March 15 with the final regulations expected by May.
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