July 7, 2021 •
Senate Bill 224 Changes Montana Contribution Limits
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Montana Gov. Gianforte signed a bill raising contribution limits to state candidates. Senate Bill 224 raises the limit to $1,000 for candidates filed jointly for the office of governor and lieutenant governor; $700 for a candidate to be elected for […]
Montana Gov. Gianforte signed a bill raising contribution limits to state candidates.
Senate Bill 224 raises the limit to $1,000 for candidates filed jointly for the office of governor and lieutenant governor; $700 for a candidate to be elected for state office in a statewide election; and $400 for a candidate for any other public office.
The bill also amends the definitions of contribution and expenditure to exclude the use of a person’s real property for a fundraising reception or other political event.
The bill is effective October 1.
May 20, 2016 •
Delaware Hit with Wave of Lobbyist and Donor Bills
On May 17, three separate bills regarding lobbyists and political donors were introduced in the General Assembly. If all three bills pass, political committees would be required to report a contributor’s occupation and employment information (Senate Bill 224), lobbyists would […]
On May 17, three separate bills regarding lobbyists and political donors were introduced in the General Assembly.
If all three bills pass, political committees would be required to report a contributor’s occupation and employment information (Senate Bill 224), lobbyists would be required to disclose the source and amount of received payments (Senate Bill 225), and lobbyists would be required to pay a registration fee or face certain penalties (House Bill 385).
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