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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.

Federal

Existing Laws

Proposed Laws

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