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Bill to bar foreign nationals from funding ballot measures draws questions on scope, penalties and look‑back
Summary
Chairman Martin introduced HB963 to extend prohibitions on foreign contributions to ballot questions; the draft mirrors federal definitions, creates a four‑year, $100,000 look‑back safe harbor and would add enforcement—members and witnesses urged narrowing the bill and clarifying penalties and definitions.
Chairman Martin presented House Bill 963 as model legislation to extend existing prohibitions on foreign nationals' campaign contributions to statewide and local ballot measures and constitutional amendments. "Foreign nationals cannot contribute to our campaigns," he said, and the bill would "mirror state law with the federal prohibition" to prevent outside parties from influencing ballot referenda.
Martin told committee members the draft uses federal definitions for lawful permanent residents and foreign…
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