2012 House Bill 5354

Impose restrictions on corporate political speech

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Joan Bauer (D-68)

To revise references in the state Campaign Finance Act to make it conform with the restrictions proposed by House Bills 5348 to 5361. These are part of a Democratic campaign finance regulation package introduced after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v Federal Election Commission ruling extended to unions and corporations (including non-profit groups motivated by ideological or political concerns) the same right already recognized for individuals to spend however much they want on independent political expenditures.

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections

March 29, 2012

Motion by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

The motion passed by voice vote

Referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections