Campaign finance provisions modifications
This bill modifies Minnesota's campaign finance rules by clarifying what constitutes "expressly advocating" for or against a candidate (e.g., ads that clearly name a candidate or unambiguously push for their election). It adds specific requirements for digital campaign ads to include disclaimers identifying who paid for them, and refines definitions for "coordinated" spending (where groups work directly with candidates) versus "independent" spending. These changes directly affect political campaigns, advocacy groups, and digital advertisers who run election-related content. The bill aims to make disclosure rules clearer and more consistent across traditional and digital platforms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Marty
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Lindsey Port
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Liz Boldon
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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