AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- BALLOT QUESTION ADVOCACY AND REPORTING
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill forces anyone spending money on printed or broadcast ballot‑question messages to clearly state who paid for the material and, for many tax‑exempt groups, to list their five biggest donors. It applies to print flyers, TV and internet video ads, radio and internet audio spots, and automated phone calls, while carving out limited exemptions for news editorials, small signs and campaign paraphernalia. The goal is to give voters clearer information about who is behind advocacy messages.
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