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A new Utah state law requiring independent expenditure reporting for political spending became effective today. House Bill 39 requires all persons and entities, except political parties, to file independent expenditure reports with Utah’s chief election officer within 30 days after […]

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The New York City Council has introduced legislation imposing increased independent expenditure disclosure requirements. Introduction No. 148-A requires any electioneering communications to include the phrase “paid for by,” whether typed or spoken, followed by the identity of the top five […]

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On November 4, in response to a court decision enjoining the Texas Ethics Commission from enforcing parts of the Election Code, the Ethics Commission released guidance concerning independent expenditure-only PACs. The commission acknowledged restrictions on independent expenditures from independent expenditure-only […]

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Court says limits are “likely unconstitutional”

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Ordinance replaces unenforced state law on local level

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Legislation would close “loophole” in state law

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Advisory Opinion 01-2013

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The New York State Board of Elections officially adopted rules concerning the disclosure of independent expenditures.

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Independent expenditure committees must register and report with the state

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Law 222

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$3,900 limit and $10,000 disclosure requirement begin in 2013.

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Attorney General’s Recommendation

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Law to effect immediately

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5 to 4 Decision

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