Bill
LC 2336
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2336, Title: Revise campaign finance laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 08, 2024Purpose and Intent: This draft bill aimed to m
Overview: Bill Number: LC 2336, Title: Revise campaign finance laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 08, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This draft bill aimed to make targeted revisions to Montana's campaign finance laws. The primary goals were to increase transparency, address emerging issues, and ensure the integrity of the state's electoral process.
Key Provisions:
- Expanded disclosure requirements for online political advertisements and digital media spending
- Prohibited the use of foreign-sourced funds for independent expenditures and electioneering communications
- Established new rules for coordination between candidates and outside spending groups
- Increased penalties and enforcement mechanisms for campaign finance violations
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Political candidates, campaigns, and independent expenditure groups would face stricter reporting and compliance obligations
- Donors, including individuals, corporations, and special interest organizations, would have reduced ability to influence elections through undisclosed or coordinated spending
- State and local election officials would be responsible for implementing and enforcing the new campaign finance regulations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill was a draft proposal that did not advance beyond the initial legislative process. It died without being formally introduced or considered by legislative committees.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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