Introduced
by
To require "automated telephonic communications" ("robocalls") to a voter that references a candidate or a ballot question to include disclosure of who is paying for the call, including whether or not it is not authorized by a candidate. Violations would be subject to criminal penalties of a $1,000 fine and up to 93 days in jail.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also authorizes a civil penalty of up to $10,000.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To require "automated telephonic communications" ("robocalls") to a voter that references a candidate or a ballot question to include disclosure of who is paying for the call, including whether or not it is not authorized by a candidate. Violations would be subject to criminal penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and up to 93 days in jail, and/or a civil penalty of $10,000.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
