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House pauses narrowly focused campaign‑finance clarifications after floor debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated HB60, which clarifies how to report the source of campaign contributions and what must be filed with the lieutenant governor. Members expressed concern about the penalties and a tight three‑day filing window; the House voted to 'circle' the bill for further study (39–29).
Representative Mann described HB60 as ‘‘a very narrowly focused bill’’ that clarifies two aspects of the state’s campaign‑finance law: a definition of the source of contributions and what must be filed with the lieutenant governor’s office. He told the House the bill defines the source as ‘‘the legal owner of the assets’’ and that it does not add new reporting requirements or change penalties.
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