2021 House Bill 4163

Streamline 'paid for by' campaign ad disclosures

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Ryan Berman (R-39)

To repeal a campaign finance law requirement that a billboard, placard, poster, pamphlet, or other printed matter having reference to an election, candidate, or ballot question must include the address of the person paying for the material. Also, to repeal a similar requirement in campaign “robocall” phone messages.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Feb. 8, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 24, 2022

Passed in the House 58 to 44 (details)

To repeal a campaign finance law requirement that, except for material sent by U.S. mail, a billboard, placard, poster, pamphlet, or other printed matter that references an election, candidate, or ballot question must include the address of the person paying for the material. This would not apply to material sent through the Also, to repeal a similar requirement in campaign “robocall” phone messages.

Received in the Senate

April 12, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Elections