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[http://www.mass.gov/ocpf/chap55.htm Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law] | [http://www.mass.gov/ocpf/chap55.htm Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law] | ||
Scn 55:6A limits Political Action Committee contributions to candidates as follows: | |||
*governor $150,000; | |||
*lieutenant governor $31,250; | |||
*attorney general $62,500; | |||
*state secretary, treasurer or auditor $37,500; | |||
*state senator & various others $18,750; | |||
*state representative $7,500. | |||
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== Proposed Laws<br/> == | == Proposed Laws<br/> == | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 3 November 2011
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Massachusetts
Existing Laws
Massachusetts Office of Campaign & Political Finance
Massachusetts Campaign Finance Law
Scn 55:6A limits Political Action Committee contributions to candidates as follows:
- governor $150,000;
- lieutenant governor $31,250;
- attorney general $62,500;
- state secretary, treasurer or auditor $37,500;
- state senator & various others $18,750;
- state representative $7,500.
Proposed Laws
Bill S.305 “Massachusetts Corporate Accountability Act of 2011" was referred to Joint Committee on Election Laws in January, 2011. The bill requires a corporation to provide a "written report to its shareholders" and posted on its website for a year, detailing money spent for candidates to state or local offices. It also requires board or executive approval for campaign contributions exceeding $5,000. The punishment for violation is up to $1,000 and/or a year in prison.