Bill
LC 2800
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2800, Title: Define dark money in political campaigns and require disclosure, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024Purpose and
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2800, Title: Define dark money in political campaigns and require disclosure, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of "dark money" in political campaigns by defining it and requiring greater disclosure of the sources of such funding. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the state's campaign finance system.
Key Provisions:
- Defines "dark money" as political contributions or expenditures made by organizations that do not disclose their donors
- Requires any organization spending more than a certain threshold on political activities to disclose their donors
- Imposes penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential criminal charges
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Political organizations and advocacy groups that engage in campaign-related activities would be required to disclose their donors
- Voters would have more information about the sources of funding for political campaigns and advertisements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced in the state legislature on December 11, 2024 but did not progress further and died in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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